The region of the dicot root where most water absorption occurs is characterized by the presence of:
Root cap
Apical meristem
Root hairs
Vascular cambium
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Water impermeable, waxy material secreted by endodermal cells is called
Casparian strip
Suberin
Cutin
Lignin
All the tissues on the innerside of the endodermis constitutes together to form
Vascular bundle
Conjuctive tissue
Pith
Stele
In dicotyledonous roots, the initiation of lateral roots takes place in
Endodermal cells
Cortical cells
Epidermal cells
Pericycle cells
In dicotyledonous roots, cambium develops in between
Xylem and cortex
Phloem and meristem
Xylem and phloem
Two xylem strands
Stele includes?
Xylem, Phloem
Xylem, Phloem, Pericycle
Xylem, Phloem, Pericycle, pith
Pericycle only
Casparian strip is found in
Epidermis
Pericycle
Endodermis
Endothecium
Central part of root occupied by parenchymatous (thin or thick walled) cells is called
Pith
Endodermis
Pericycle
Meristem
What is the primary function of the root cap in a dicot root?
Water absorption
Nutrient uptake
Anchorage
Protection of the root apical meristem
In dicotyledonous roots, the initiation of lateral roots takes place in
Endodermal cells
Cortical cells
Epidermal cells
Pericycle cells
Anatomically fairly old dicotyledonous root is distinguished from the dicotyledonous stem by
Absence of secondary xylem
Absence of secondary phloem
Presence of cortex
Position of protoxylem
