Question

129. In which of the following, pericycle is
dedifferentiated to produce lateral meristem?
1) Monocot roots 2) Dicot roots
3) Monocot stem
4) Dicot stem​

Answer 1

Answer:

In dicot root

Explanation:

- In dicot root, pericycle is parenchymatous both in young as well as mature states, but in monocot roots, pericycle is parenchymatous in young state, sclerenchymatous in mature state.

B.False - In dicot root, pericycle produces lateral roots primary growth and vascular cambium during secondary growth, but in monocot root, pericycle produces only lateral roots during primary growth.