Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 27 - Self-Quiz - Page 466: 5

Answer

FALSE

Work Step by Step

Nodes are not present in roots;only shoots contain nodes.So,the lateral roots orginate from the primary roots,that is,from the pericyle cells in the vascular cylinder of the existing root.
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