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Epiblema of roots is equivalent to

A
Stele
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Pericycle
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Epidermis
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Endodermis
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Solution

The correct option is C Epidermis
Epiblema
  • The outermost layer of the dicot root is called epiblema which is equivalent to epidermis.
  • Unicellular root hairs are the protrusion of most of the cells of epiblema.
Pericycle
The layer of parenchymatous cells present just next to the endodermis is called pericycle.

Endodermis
The layer present next to the cortex is endodermis. It is a single layer of barrel shaped cells.

Epidermis
Epidermis is the outermost layer of the plant. In dicot roots, it exists in the form of epiblema.

Stele
All the tissue present interior to the endodermis such as vascular bundles, pericycle and pith forms stele.

Final answer: Option c. Epidermis.

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