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B
Phellogen
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C
Phelloderm
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D
Periderm
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Solution
The correct option is B Phellogen The cork cambium is a lateral meristem that is responsible for secondary growth in roots and stems that replaces the epidermis. The meristematic cell layer responsible for the development of the periderm is known as phellogen.