wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

From which layer of the plant does epidermis of stem produced?


A

Procambium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Ground meristem

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

Calyptrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Protoderm

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D

Protoderm


The correct option is D.

Explanation for correct option:

  1. The epidermis is produced from protoderm.
  2. It is the outermost layer of the stem.
  3. Protoderm is the thin outermost layer of meristem in embryos and developing points of stems and roots.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

  1. Procambium is the layer that gives rise to the vascular tissues of the plant.

Option B:

  1. Ground meristem gives rise to cortex, pith, and rays.
  2. It is the basic primary tissue of the tip of the root or stem excluding vascular bundles and epidermis.

Option C:

  1. Calyptrogen is a layer of readily dividing cells at the tip of the plant root.
  2. It forms the root cap.

Final answer: The epidermis of the stem originates from the protoderm.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Tissue System
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon