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During secondary growth in a dicot root,...

During secondary growth in a dicot root, cork cambium is formed by the activity of

A

cortex

B

hypodermis

C

pericycle

D

epidermis.

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During secondary growth in a dicot root, the pericycle layer, either directly or after a few divisions becomes converted into a secondary meristem called cork cambium or phellogen.
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