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Endodermis of dicot stem is also called

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Bundle sheath

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Starch sheath

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Mesophyll

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Water channel

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Solution

The correct option is B Starch sheath

In dicot stem, endodermal cells are rich in starch grains. So it is also called endodermoid layer or starch sheath or starch layer.
So, the correct option is ‘Starch sheath’.

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