Question

Cortex is the region found between

• A. endodermis and vascular bundle
• B. epidermis and stele
• C. pericycle and endodermis
• D. endodermis and pith

Answer 1

The correct option is B epidermis and stele

Cortex is the mass of primary tissue in roots and stems extending inward from the epidermis to the stele.
The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells that covers the whole plant. In the region of the root this layer is called the epiblema.
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The cortex may consist of one or a combination of three major tissues: parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.