In dicot roots, cells of which of the following region show Casparian strips?

Cambium

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Endodermis

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Pericycle

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Hypodermis

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Solution

The correct option is C Endodermis
In a dicot root, the innermost cortical layer is called as an endodermis. These endodermal cells get thickened on their radial and inner walls. These thickenings are called as Casparian strips.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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1. In a dicot root, the vascular bundles are collateral and endarch.

2. The innermost layer of the cortex in a dicot root is the endodermis.

3. In a dicot root, the phloem masses separated from the xylem by parenchymatous cells are known as the conjunctive tissue.

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