Casparian strips are present in the _____________ of the root.

cortex

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pith

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endodermis

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pericycle

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Solution

The correct option is C endodermis
Internal Structure of Monocot Root:
Endodermis: It is the innermost layer of cortex with characteristic casparian strips and passage cells. Casparian strips are band like thickening made of suberin.

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