Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
________ is an example of secondary meristem.
A
Xylem
B
Phellem
C
Cork cambium
D
Phloem
Answer
Cork cambium
Explanation
Solution
The meristems that originate from permanent cells by dedifferentiation are called the secondary meristems. They do not originate from the embryonic stage. They develop at a later stage and ate usually lateral. The interfascicular cambium, the cork cambium etc. are the examples of secondary meristems.