Question

Lateral roots develop from primordia originated by the division of

• A. pericycle cells lying opposite to protoxylem points
• B. pericycle cell lying between two protoxylem points
• C. endodermal cell lying between two protoxylem points
• D. endodermal cells lying opposite to protoxylem points

Answer 1

The correct option is B

pericycle cell lying between two protoxylem points

pericycle cells, which are adjacent to the protoxylem poles and from which the lateral roots are derived entirely.