Asked by Nizam Qutubuddin on Apr 28, 2024
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This tissue gives rise to periderm.
A) vascular cambium
B) cork cambium
C) pericycle
D) ground tissue
E) dermal tissue
Periderm
Plant dermal tissue that replaces epidermis during secondary growth of eudicots and gymnosperms.
Cork Cambium
A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork cells for protection and waterproofing.
- Articulate the variety of tissue types in plants and their purposes.
Verified Answer
FB
Francy BlancApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The cork cambium is responsible for producing the periderm, which replaces the epidermis as the outer protective tissue in woody plants. The other tissues listed (vascular cambium, pericycle, ground tissue, and dermal tissue) do not produce periderm.
Learning Objectives
- Articulate the variety of tissue types in plants and their purposes.