Question

The innermost layer of cortex is______.

Answer 1

Endodermis

1. The innermost layer of the cortex is called the endodermis.
2. The cortical layer comprises barrel-shaped cells of endodermis, which are closely packed, suberized and are called Casparian strips.
3. There are certain cells which are not suberised called as passage cells.

Final answer: The innermost layer of the cortex is the endodermis.