Which of the following is also a lateral meristem?
A) cork cambium
B) pericycle
C) cortex
D) apical meristem
E) all of these

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Cork cambium is also known as the phellogen, which is a type of lateral meristem that gives rise to the cork cells in woody plants. The pericycle is a type of primary meristem that gives rise to lateral roots, the cortex is a region of ground tissue between the epidermis and vascular tissue, and the apical meristem is a type of primary meristem at the tips of roots and shoots that is responsible for primary growth. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is Also a Lateral Meristem