Question

Phellogen arises from

• A. An outer layer of cortex
• B. Epidermis
• C. Phloem
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A An outer layer of cortex

Phellogen also called cork cambium is the secondary meristematic tissue which gives rise to the secondary growth of a plant and divided into phellem which is the outer layer and phelloderm is the inner layer also called secondary cortex all these three combine to form the periderm

So, the correct answer is 'An outer layer of cortex'