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Which of the following is the middle layer in the root apical meristem that gives rise to the cortex? |
Periblem Calyptrogen Dermatogen Plerome |
Periblem |
The correct answer is Option (1)- Periblem The middle layer in the root apical meristem that gives rise to the cortex is periblem. Here's a breakdown of the root apical meristem layers:
Calyptrogen is sometimes referred to as a separate layer in some classifications, but it's a sub-layer of the dermatogen specifically responsible for root cap formation. |