Structural Organisation In Animals Question 204

Question: Dermatogen, periblem and plerome are [AMU 1986]

Options:

A) Permanent tissues

B) Meristematic tissues

C) Intercalary tissues

D) Secondary tissues

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

According to histogen theory of Hanstein (1870), the shoot apex is differentiated in to three distinct meristematic zones or layers [a] Dermatogen (forms epidermis) [b] Periblem (forms cortex and endodermis) and [c] Plerome (forms pericycle) vascular bundles, medullary rays and pith.