From which of the following structures do lateral roots arise?

a. the root hairs
b. the endodermis
c. the pericycle
d. the root cap


Answer: c. the pericycle

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a. when an organism’s remains are found underwater b. when decay begins c. after an organism is buried in sediments d. immediately after stratification ends e. after speciation

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An example of a primary sex characteristic in males is:

a. growth of facial hair. b. growth of body hair. c. spermatogenesis. d. muscle development. e. increase in length of vocal cords.

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