Botany-Dicot & Monocot Anatomy
NEET Botany Dicot & Monocot Anatomy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
A diagram shows a transverse section of a dicot stem with labeled parts. Which structure is characterized by cells rich in starch grains and is also referred to as the starch sheath?
A
Endodermis
B
Pericycle
C
Hypodermis
D
Pith
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The endodermis is the innermost layer of the cortex in a dicot stem, rich in starch grains and referred to as the starch sheath.
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