NEETBotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants
Epidermis Types Characteristics A. Adaxial Epidermis 1. Generally bears more stomata B. Abaxial Epidermis 2. May lack stomata and covered with cuticle C. Hypodermis 3. Provides mechanical strength to the stem D. Cuticle 4. Outermost protective layer of the leaf
Options
- AA - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- BA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
- CA - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
- DA - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
Correct answer
A. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
The adaxial epidermis may lack stomata, the abaxial epidermis generally bears more stomata, the hypodermis provides mechanical strength, and the cuticle is the outermost protective layer.