AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Cork tissue arises from :

    A)  periderm                           

    B)  phellogen

    C)  pelloderm                         

    D)  phellum

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     Mature stems of woody plants have a peripheral water proof tissue called cork (phellum). It is a result of the activity of cork cambium (phellogen) during secondary growth. Cork takes the place of epidermis in the stems and roots of older woody plants.


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