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The lateral roots develop from primordia originated by the division of

BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Pericycle cells lying opposite to protoxylem points
  • B Pericycle cells lying between two protoxylem points
  • C Endodermal cells lying between two protoxylem points
  • D Endodermal cells lying opposite to protoxylem points
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The correct answer is: Pericycle cells lying between two protoxylem points
Root is that part of plant body which grow and down into earth. The primary roots develop from radicle and gives secondary and tertiary roots. Lateral roots develop endogeneously i.e. from pericycle.

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