The centre region in a dicot stem is a meristematic tissue referred to as
A
plerome
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B
dermatogen
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C
periblem
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D
quiescent zone
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Solution
The correct option is A plerome The central column of parenchyma in a growing stem or root. According to the histogen theory, plerome gives rise to the stele and endodermis of a plant.