NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of plant tissue covers the outer surface of the plant and acts as a protective layer?
A
Dermal
B
Vascular
C
Ground
D
Connective
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -angiosperms. The dermal tissue system-the epidermis-is the outer protective layer of the primary plant body (the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds). The epidermis is usually one cell layer thick, and its cells lack chloroplasts.

Detailed explanation-2: -It differentiates into three main types of tissues – dermal, vascular, and ground tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Outer protective layer of skin, called epidermis is made up of epithelial tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common cell type in dermal tissue is the epidermal cell. Generally, a thin, waxy layer called a cuticle covers the epidermal cells and protects them. Other cells in the dermal tissue are guard cells that surround the stomata, which are openings in the leaves.

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