Endodermis

Q. Which of the following layers has a deposition of suberin in the anatomy of root or stem?

1. Epidermis
2. Endodermis
3. Pith
4. Pericycle

Q. In which of the following layer is the casparian strip seen?

1. Endodermis
2. Peridermis
3. Epidermis
4. Exodermis

Q.

Endodermis is also called __

Q.

What essential role does the root endodermis play during mineral absorption in plants?

Q.

__ acts like a dam between the vascular bundles and the cortex.

Q. Identify the correct pair of statements from the following.
(I) Pericycle of dicot root parenchymatous but sclerenchymatous in mature monocot root.
(II) Pericycle cells of both dicot ancimonocot roots actively divide to produce lateral toots during secondary growth.
(III) All cells of endodermis are passage cells in dicot.
(IV) Xylem always produced in a centripetal manner in the roots of fruit bearing plants.

1. (III), (IV)
2. (I), (IV)
3. (II), (III)
4. (I), (II)

Q. Endodermis of dicot stem is also called:

1. Starch Sheath
2. Mesophyll
3. Pith
4. Bundle sheath