Periderm Arises from ________

Question

Periderm arises from ________.
A) xylem
B) cork cambium
C) pith
D) cortex
E) sclerenchyma

Accepted Answer

Periderm arises from the cork cambium, which is a type of meristematic tissue that produces cork cells on the outer surface and phelloderm cells on the inner surface, contributing to the secondary growth and protection of plants.