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Which among the following is incorrect about the anatomy of dicot root?(a) The layer just inside the endodermis in a dicot root is called pericycle(b) The portion between endodermis and epidermis is covered by parenchyma cells(c) Secondary growth initiates from the cells of pericycle(d) Pith in a dicot root quite larger than that of a mono cot rootThe question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is from Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Plant in section Anatomy of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (d) Pith in a dicot root quite larger than that of a MONO cot root

Explanation: The layer just INSIDE the endodermis in a dicot root is called pericycle. The portion between endodermis and epidermis is covered by parenchyma CELLS. SECONDARY growth INITIATES from the cells of pericycle. Pith in a mono cot root is quite larger than that of a dicot root.



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