Q.

Given below are two statements.
Statement I : In the dicot stem, the pericycle is located above the phloem as a few layered, semilunar patches made up of sclerenchyma.
Statement II : In dicot root, the pericycle is next to the endodermis, organized as a few layers of thick-walled parenchymatous cells.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

  Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
 

b

Statement  I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
 

c

Both statement I and statement II are correct
 

d

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In roots next to endodermis lies a few layers of thick-walled parenchymatous cells referred to as pericycle. Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during the secondary growth takes place in these cells. 

In dicot stem, pericycle is present on the inner side of the endodermis and above the phloem in the form of semi-lunar patches of sclerenchyma.

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