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Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division ?
(A) Fusiform initial cells
(B) Root cap
(C) Protoderm
(D) Phellogen

A

Fusiform initial cells

B

Root cap

C

Protoderm

D

Phellogen

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The correct Answer is:
D
Phellogen
It is a secondary meristematic tissue. It is produced from the cells of cortex of dicot stem. cells. Its cells divide from both the sides. Means anticlinal division takes place.
It produces cork or phellem on the outer side of stem and phelloderm or secondary cortex at the inner side.
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