Statement-I : Vascular cambium is a cylindrical meristem.
Statement-II : Cork cambium is responsible for producing periderm.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Statement I is true, Statement II is false.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The meristem that occurs in the mature regions of roots and shoots of many plants, particularly those that produce woody axis and appear later than primary meristem, is called the secondary or lateral meristem. They are cylindrical meristems. Fascicular vascular cambium, interfascicular cambium and cork-cambium are examples of lateral meristems. These are responsible for producing the secondary tissues.

Cork cambium is not responsible for production of periderm. Periderm is actually phellem + phellogen+ phelloderm. Cork cambium or phellogen produces phellem on the outer side and phelloderm towards the inner side of the phellogen.

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