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B
Pericycle
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C
Periderm
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D
Cortex
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Solution
The correct option is B Endodermis Casparian strip is composed of suberin and it is deposited on the transversely and radially on the epidermis. It is chemically different from the cell wall as cell wall is made up of lignin whereas the casparian strip is made of suberin. It blocks the passive flow of materials, such as water and solutes into the stele of a plant.