Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Casparian strips are characteristic of:

    A)  endodermis   

    B)  epidermis

    C)  epiblema      

    D)  xylem vessels

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Casparian strips are found in the endodermis (innermost layer of cortex) of monocot rogrts. Endodermis is commonly single layered and made up of living, barrel shaped, parenchymatous, and compactly arranged cells. The casparian strips are suberised.


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