Which one of the following cells types always divides by anticlinal cell division?

Options

A. Fusiform initial cells
B. Root cap
C. Protoderm
D. Phellogen

Answer

D

Explanation

Phellogen It is secondary meristematic tissue which develops from the cells of cortical region of dicot stem. It is responsible for secondary growth. It's cells divide on both sides i.e., anticlinal division occurs
On the outerside of stem, it gives rise to cork or phellem and on innerside phelloderm or seconday cortex.