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Which of the following is a secondary meristem?

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Protoderm
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Procambium
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C
Cork cambium
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Cork cambium
Cork cambium is a tissue formed during the secondary growth. These are mainly a part of the bark. It is one of the many layers of bark, between the cork and primary phloem. Monocots are devoid of cork cambium. The function of cork cambium is to produce the cork, a tough protective material. Protoderm is the primary tissue gives rise to epidermis. The procambium is a meristematic tissue concerned with providing the primary tissues of the vascular system.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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