Question

The type of tissue that is formed by the dedifferentiation of permanent tissue is known as

• A. primary meristem
• B. apical meristem
• C. secondary meristem
• D. lateral meristem

Answer 1

The correct option is C secondary meristem

Secondary meristems are tissues formed by the dedifferentiation of permanent tissues. Whereas primary meristem is derived from promeristem or the primordial meristem. Secondary meristem occur in the mature regions of the plant and they appear later than primary meristem.
Types of primary meristem include- apical, intercalary and lateral. Types of secondary meristems include- vascular cambium and cork cambium.