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The secondary cortex and the secondary xylem originates from

  1. secondary meristem

  2. primary meristem

  3. apical meristem

  4. intercalary meristem

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Explanation

It is the meristem, that appears later in the life cycle, of a plant. It develops by a process, called dedifferentiation, in the permanent tissues. It is responsible, for secondary growth in the plant body. It gives rise to secondary permanent tissues, such as, secondary cortex and secondary xylem.

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