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The lateral roots originate from

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Endoderm cells
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Pericycle cells
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Epiblema
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cortical cells below root hairs
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Solution

The correct option is B Pericycle cells
In dicotyledonous roots, a well developed pen cycle lies below endodermis which gives rise to lateral roots, part of vascular cambium and whole cork cambium. Pericycle functions as the site of lateral root initiation.

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