Multiple choice

Which secondary covering(s) is/are found in the stem and leaves in dicots?

  1. Epidermis

  2. Phellogen

  3. Phelloderm

  4. Both (2) and (3)

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Periderm covers the stem and leaves in dicots. Both phellogen and phelloderm are constituents of periderm. In other words, both phellogen and phelloderm form the secondary cover on the stem and leaves in dicots.