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JAMB Biology 1983 Question 4

Question 4

Structure of Flowering Plants

Use Fig. 1 to answer questions 2-4. Fig 1 represents a cross section of part of a dicot plant. The main function of 4 is to

Diagram for this question
  1. A.surround the inner tissues
  2. B.produce cork
  3. C.produce root hairs
  4. D.produce lateral roots
  5. E.produce more of 3
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Answer: D (produce lateral roots)

Explanation

In a root, the pericycle is the layer just inside the endodermis. Its cells can divide to form lateral (branch) roots, which push out through the cortex.