Question

Interfascicular cambium and cork cambium are formed due to

• A. cell division
• B. cell differentiation
• C. cell dedifferentiation
• D. redifferentiation

Hint:

The phenomenon of regeneration of permanent tissue to become meristematic is called dedifferentiation. 

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct answer is Option is C) cell dedifferentiation

The phenomenon of regeneration of permanent tissue to become meristematic is called dedifferentiation. 

• Dedifferentiation is the process by which a differentiated cell regains the ability to divide into new cells under specific circumstances.
• Cork cambium, wound cambium, and interfascicular vascular cambium are examples of secondary meristems which are always produced through dedifferentiation.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is Option is C) cell dedifferentiation

Real Life Applications

1. Interfascicular cambium is responsible for the formation of secondary xylem and phloem in woody plants. 
2. Help the plant to grow. 
3. Interfascicular cambium can also be involved in the regeneration of damaged tissue in plants. 
4. Cork cambium is responsible for the formation of the cork, a protective layer that covers the outer surface of plants. 
5. The cork helps to protect the plant from water loss, mechanical damage, and infection. 
6. The cork also acts as an insulator for the plant, so that excess heat or cold can damage the growth. 

Question can also be asked as

1. What is the role of Interfascicular cambium and cork cambium?
2. What are the meristems in a plant?
3. What is the main difference between Interfascicular cambium and cork cambium?

Answer 3

The correct answer is Option is C) cell dedifferentiation

Cell differentiation is essential for the development of complex organisms both at the embryonic stage and over the entirety of their existence. This is because it changes the way that cells are shaped, behave metabolically, and respond to signals.

Dedifferentiation Process

• Living differentiated cells in plants may regain their potential for division under certain circumstances after losing it over time.
• This is an intriguing phenomenon.
• Dedifferentiation is the name given to this occurrence.
• For instance, the interfascicular cambium and cork cambium from completely developed parenchyma cells are involved in the development of meristems.

Redifferentiation Process

• Redifferentiation is the process by which a dedifferentiated plant cell loses its ability to divide once more and matures.
• The cells mature sequentially to carry out some specific roles during this process.
• The creation of cork, secondary phloem, secondary xylem, secondary cortex, and many more are examples of redifferentiation that can be used.

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