Question

6. Lateral roots orginate from -----------

a) Pericycle b) Endodermis c) Cortex d) Pith​

Answer 1

a. Pericycle

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Answer 2

Lateral roots originate from a subset of pericycle cells situated in front of the xylem poles (Dolan et al., 1993). Since the pericycle is located deep within the root, new primordia have to break through the three overlying outer layers of cells (Fig. 2B.).Jul 27, 2009

Choice A