(D) The Assertion is incorrect because,in the stems of dicotyledonous plants,the pericycle generally does not participate in secondary growth; seconda

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(D) The Assertion is incorrect because,in the stems of dicotyledonous plants,the pericycle generally does not participate in secondary growth; secondary growth is primarily driven by the vascular cambium and cork cambium.The Reason is correct because the pericycle in dicot roots is indeed responsible for the initiation of lateral roots.Therefore,the Assertion is incorrect,but the Reason is correct.

Class 11 Biology Anatomy of Flowering Plants Secondary growth

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Assertion: In the stem,the pericycle takes an active part in secondary growth.
Reason: In dicots,the pericycle has the capacity to produce lateral roots.

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If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
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If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
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If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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Assertion: In the stem,the pericycle takes an active part in secondary growth.Reason: In dicots,the pericycle has the capacity to produce lateral roots.

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Assertion: In the stem,the pericycle takes an active part in secondary growth.
Reason: In dicots,the pericycle has the capacity to produce lateral roots.

Select the correct statement$(s)$:
$(1)$ Lenticels are absent in woody climbers.
$(2)$ Lenticels are found in most woody trees.
$(3)$ Spring wood is lighter in color and has a lower density.
$(4)$ Sapwood is also known as duramen (heartwood).