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In plants, lateral roots arise from

A
Epidermis
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Hypodermis
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Endodermis
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D
Pericycle
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Solution

The correct option is D Pericycle
Lateral roots is an extension of primary root which starts to develop in the pericycle, which is the outermost cell layer in the vascular cylinder. It helps in the better anchorage of the plant and provides a better absorption of water from the soil.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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