question_answer 18)

  Epiblema of roots is equivalent to (a) pericycle                       (b) endodermis                (c) epidermis                     (d) stele Endodermis and Pericycle are the part of root or stem encircling vascular strands.

Answer:

                  (c) EpidermisIt is usually a single layered structure, present all over the body surface ofthe plant. In case of root, it is called epiblema instead of epidermis. Whereas stele is collective term for vascular tissues in case of vascular plants(pteridophyte gymnosperms and angiosperms). Endodermis and Pericycle are the part of root or stem encircling vascular strands.