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Origin of lateral root of secondary root is

A

Exogenous

B

Endogenous

C

Lysigenous

D

Schizogenous

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The correct Answer is:
B
The lateral roots are endogenous in origin. The seat of its origin is cells of pericycle, usually opposite a proto- xylem group, become meristematic and go on dividing periclinally and antidinally.
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