WAEC Biology 2016 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

12. Lateral meristem in flowering plants is found in the A. cortex B. pericycle C. cambium D. pith

A. cortex
B. pericycle
C. cambiumCorrect
D. pith

Explanation

Secondary or lateral meristems, which are found in all woody plants and in some herbaceous ones, consist of the vascular cambium and the cork cambium.

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