NEETBotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants
Stem Layers Descriptions A. Epidermis 1. Provides mechanical strength and consists of collenchymatous cells B. Hypodermis 2. Outermost protective layer covered with a thin cuticle C. Endodermis 3. Rich in starch grains and referred to as the starch sheath D. Pericycle 4. Present on the inner side of the endodermis and above the phloem
Options
- AA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
- BA - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
- CA - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- DA - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
Correct answer
C. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
The epidermis is the outermost protective layer, the hypodermis provides mechanical strength, the endodermis is rich in starch grains, and the pericycle is present above the phloem.