HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the tough layer of dead cells in the epidermis? *
A
Dermal Tissue
B
Vascular Cambien
C
Cork
D
Cuticle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stratum corneum, which is the outermost epidermal layer, consists of dead cells and is the major barrier to chemical transfer through the skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mature cork cells are plant cells that form the protective water-resistant tissue in the outer covering of stems or trunks. Cork cells are genetically programmed not to divide, but instead to remain as they are, and are considered dead cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epidermal cells or tissues form the outermost covering of the primary plant body. Cork cells form the outermost covering of the root and stem after secondary growth. These types of cells are found in both primary and secondary growth. These types of cells are found in only secondary growth.

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