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Biology Anatomy of Flowering Plants Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements about cork cambium is incorrect?

A
It forms a part of periderm
B
It is responsible for the formation of lenticels
C
It is a couple of layers thick
D
It forms secondary cortex on its outerside

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Cells on both sides are cut off by cork cambium or phellogen. Inner cells differentiate into secondary cortex or phelloderm, whereas exterior cells differentiate into cork or phellem. On the inside, it produces secondary cortex.

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