Which of the following is considered a 'secondary meristem'?
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Correct answer: Cork cambium
Secondary meristems arise later in the life of a plant from permanent tissues through a process called dedifferentiation. The cork cambium is a prime example, appearing in the cortex to produce the periderm.
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