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Anatomy of Flowering Plants: Lateral roots MCQ

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Lateral rootsMediumQuestion 10234

Question

The endogenous origin of lateral roots means they arise from:

  1. A
    Internal tissue
    Correct
  2. B
    Outer surface only
  3. C
    Leaf base
  4. D
    Stem nodes

Correct answer

Internal tissue

Explanation

Lateral roots arise from internal pericycle cells.