TREE MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY
ROOT SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The outermost layer of the plant root tissue is ____
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epidermis
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cortex
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vascular cylinder/stele
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none of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Dermal Tissue. Primary dermal tissues, called the epidermis, make up the outer layer of all plant organs (e.g., stems, roots, leaves, flowers). They help deter excess water loss and invasion by insects and microorganisms.
Detailed explanation-2: -The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is composed of dead scale-like cells that become progressively flattened and joined together.
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