The tissue in which a cork cambium first develops in woody dicot roots is the
A) pericycle.
B) endodermis.
C) primary xylem.
D) primary phloem.
E) cortex.

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The pericycle is the tissue in woody dicot roots where cork cambium first develops. This cambium is responsible for producing the cork cells that contribute to the protective bark of the plant.

The Tissue in Which a Cork Cambium First Develops in Woody