Secondary cortex is derived from?

Intercalary meristem

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Protoderm

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Procambium

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Phelloderm

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Solution

The correct option is D Phelloderm
Secondary cortex is derived from the phelloderm because it is formed by the cork and cambium and these three tissues constitute the secondary cortex.

So, the correct answer is 'Phelloderm'.

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Phellogen and phellem respectively denote

(a) cork and cork cambium

(b) cork cambium and cork

(d) cork and secondary cortex

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