Question

Epiblema of roots is equivalent to

• A. pericycle
• B. endodermis
• C. epidermis
• D. stele

Answer 1

The correct option is C epidermis

• In a typical monocot root, Epiblema is single layered and consists of thin- walled cells. A few tubular root hairs arise as unicellular elongations of epiblema cells.
• In a typical dicot root, Epidermis is uniseriate consisting of thin- walled, living parenchymatous cells. A few cells elongate to form root hair.
• Therefore, from this analysis, It shows epiblema in monocot root is equivalent to epidermis of dicot root.

So, the correct option is C.