Most cells of endodermis have thickened strips due to deposition of suberin and lignin. They are called as .

pith

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

casparian strips

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

lignin strips

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

casparian rays

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B casparian strips
Casparian strips are depositions of suberin and lignin that blocks water from entering the pericycle. They are found on the radial and transverse wall of the cells in the endodermis layer.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Most cells of endodermis have thickened strips due to deposition of suberin and lignin. They are called as __

Column I	Column II
A. Stele	i. Inner most layer of cortex
B. Endodermis	ii. Suberin
C. Casparian strips	iii. The tissue external to vascular cambium
D. Bark	iv. The tissue inner to endodermis

Join BYJU'S Learning Program