In extrastelar secondary growth, epidermis and pericycle, with parenchyma or collenchyma cells acquire secondary meristematic property by de-differentiation and is called phellogen or cork cambium. Cork cambium is a lateral meristem which helps in secondary growth. It produces tough protective material called as cork.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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