Cork is formed from
phellogen
vascular cambium
phloem
xylem
Correct Answer :
A. phellogen
In hypodermis or outer cortical cells, a layer becomes meristematic which is known as cork cambium or phellogen. Phellogen cuts off cells on both sides. The cells cut off on outer side are phellem or cork cells and cells cut off on inner side are phelloderm or secondary cortex.
Related Questions
A student was given a tissue to observe under the microscope. He observes the tissue and concludes that the tissue is a type of simple plant tissue and provides mechanical support to young stem and petiole of leaf.
Identify the tissue.
Parenchyma
Collenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Xylem parenchyma
Lignin is the important constituent in the cell wall of
phloem
parenchyma
xylem
cambium
A narrow layer of thin walled cells found between phloem/ bark and wood of a dicot is
cork cambium
vascular cambium
endodermis
both (a) & (c)
The apical meristem of the root is present
in all the roots.
only in radicals.
only in tap roots.
only in adventitious roots.
Some vascular bundles are described as open because these
are surrounded by pericycle but not endodermis.
are capable of producing secondary xylem and phloem.
possess conjunctive tissue between xylem and phloem.
are not surrounded by pericycle.
Sieve tubes are suited for translocation of food because they possess
bordered pits.
no ends walls.
broader lumen and perforated cross walls.
no protoplasm.
Which type of plant tissue is being described by the given statements?
- It consists of long, narrow cells with thick and lignified cell walls having a few or numerous pits.
- They are dead and without protoplasts.
- On the basis of variation in form, structure, origin and development, it may be either fibres or sclereids.
- It provides mechanical support to organs.
Parenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Collenchyma
Chlorenchyma
Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Stele | I. Innermost layer of cortex |
| B. Endodermis | II. Suberin |
| C. Casparian strips | III. All the tissues exterior to vascular cambium |
| D. Bark | IV. All the tissues inner to endodermis |
A IV, B I, C II, D III
A III, B II, C I, D IV
A I, B II, C III, D IV
A IV, B II, C I, D III
In the given figure of phloem tissue, identify the marked part (A, B and C) which help in maintaining the pressure gradient
in the sieve tubes.
A
B
C
None of the above
An organised and differentiated cellular structure having cytoplasm but no nucleus is called _________.
vessels
xylem parenchyma
sieve tubes
tracheids
In an experiment, a student cut a transverse section of young stem of a plant which he has taken from his school garden.
After observing it under the microscope how would he ascertain whether it is a monocot stem or a dicot stem?
With the help of bulliform cells.
With the help of casparian strips.
With the help of vascular bundles.
With the help of stomatal apparatus.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?
- Cork cambium is also called phellogen.
- Cork is also called phellem.
- Secondary cortex is also called periderm.
- Cork cambium, cork and secondary cortex are collectively called phelloderm.
(iii) and (iv)
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
A plant tissue when stained showed the presence of hemicellulose and pectin in cells wall of its cells. The tissue is called
collenchyma
sclerenchyma
xylem
meristem
The given figure shows T.S. of monocot stem. Identify the correct labelling of A to F marked in the given figure.
A Epidermis, B Hypodermis, C Vascular bundles, D Phloem, E Xylem, F Ground tissue
A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous sheath, D Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Phloem
A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, D Sclerenchymatous sheath, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Phloem
A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, D Sclerenchymatous sheath, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Protoxylem
Main function of lenticel is
transpiration
guttation
gaseous exchange
both (a) & (c)
Which of the following statements is correct?
Lenticels occur in most woody trees.
Sclerenchymatous cells are usually present in cortex.
The vascular tissue system is divided into three main zones- cortex, pericycle and pith.
The conjoint vascular bundles usually have the xylem located only on the outer side of the phloem.
In the given columns, column I contain structures of female reproductive system and column II contain its feature. Select the correct match.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Lateral meristem | (i) Fascicular vascular cambium, interfascicular cambium and cork cambium. |
| B. Apical meristem | (ii) Produces dermal tissue, ground tissues and vascular tissue. |
| C. Bast fibres | (iii) Generally absent in primary phloem but found in secondary phloem. |
| D. Sap wood | (iv) Involved in the conduction of water and minerals from the root to leaf. |
A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii)
A - (ii), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (i)
The length of different internodes in a culm of sugarcane is variable because of
size of leaf lamina at the node below each internode
intercalary meristem
shoot apical meristem
position of axillary buds
A common structural feature of vessel elements and sieve tube elements are
pores on lateral walls.
presence of p-protein.
enucleate condition.
thick secondary walls.
Which one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure of a typical dicot root?
A Primary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Secondary phloem, D Primary xylem
A Secondary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Primary phloem, D Primary xylem
A Primary phloem, B Primary xylem, C Secondary phloem, D Vascular cambium
A Secondary phloem, B Primary xylem, C Primary phloem, D Vascular cambium
Identify types of vascular bundles in given figures A, B and C.
Radial; Conjoint closed; Conjoint open
Conjoint closed; Conjoint open; Radial
Conjoint open; Conjoint closed; Radial
Bicollateral; Concentric; Radial
Tissues are classified into two main groups, namely meristematic and permanent tissues on the basis of
whether the cells being able to divide or not.
position of the cells.
whether they are living or dead.
none of the above
In stems, the protoxylem lies towards the _____________ and the metaxylem lies towards the ____________ of the organ.
centre; periphery
periphery; centre
periphery; periphery
centre; centre
Read the following statements and answer the question.
- Cambium is very active and produces a large number of xylary elements having vessels with wider cavities.
- It is also called early wood.
- It is lighter in colour and has lower density.
Which type of wood is described by the above statements?
Sap wood
Heart wood
Spring wood
Autumn wood
The given figures are types of elements (A and B) which constitute one type of complex tissue (c) of a plant . Identify A, B and C.
A Tracheid, B Vessel, C Xylem
A Vessel, B Tracheild, C Phloem
A Fibre, B Tracheid, C Bark
A Fibre, B Sclereid, C Casparian strips
During the formation of leaves and elongation of stem, some cells left behind from the shoot apical meristem, constitute the
lateral meristem
axillary bud
cork cambium
fascicular cambium
Which of the following pair of match is not correct?
Pith - Large and well developed in monocotyledonous root.
Root hairs - Helps in preventing water loss due to transpiration
Sieve tube elements - Its functions are controlled by the nucleus of companion cells.
Stomatal apparatus - Consists of stomatal aperture, guard cells and surrounding subsidiary cells
The given figure shows the secondary growth in a dicot stem. Their parts are marked as A, B, C, D, E & F. Choose the correct labelling of the parts marked as A to F.
A Phellem, B Phellogen, C Medullary rays, D Secondary xylem, E Secondary phloem, F Cambium ring
A Phellem, B Phellogen, C Medullary rays, D Secondary phloem, E Secondary xylem, F Cambium ring
A Phellogen, B Phellem, C Medullary rays, D Secondary xylem, E Secondary phloem, F Cambium ring
A Phellem, B Phellogen, C Cambium ring, D Secondary xylem, E Secondary phloem, F Medullary rays
Match the terms given in column I with their funciton given in column II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Term) | (Functions) |
| A. Meristem | I. Photosynthesis, storage |
| B. Parenchyma | II. Mechanical support |
| C. Collenchyma | III. Actively dividing cells |
| D. Sclerenchyma | IV. Stomata |
| E. Epidermal tissue | V. Sclereids |
A I, B III, C V, D II, E IV
A III, B I, C II, D V, E IV
A II, B IV, C V, D I, E III
A V, B IV, C III, D II, E I
The given figure shows the T.S of dicot root. Some parts are marked as A, B, C, D, E, & F. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of marked part.
A Epiblema, B Root hair, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Pith, F Pericycle
A Cortex, B Pith, C Epiblema, D Endodermis, E Root hair, F Pericycle
A Epiblema, B Endodermis, C Cortex, D Root hair, E Pith, F Pericycle
A Cortex, B Epiblema, C Pith, D Endodermis, E Root hair, F Pericycle