Which of the following statements about lateral roots is correct?
Lateral roots arise from the pericycle, making them endogenous in origin.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants Anatomy of Dicot and Monocot Root
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Which type of plant tissue is present in the pericycle and contributes to lateral root formation?
Parenchyma in the pericycle contributes to the formation of lateral roots in dicot plants.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants Meristematic and Permanent Tissues - Simple and Complex
