Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Which of the following plant shows multiple epidermis?

    A)  Croton         

    B)  Allium

    C)  Nerium         

    D)  Cucurbita

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Epidermis is the outermost cellular layer of plant body. Generally it consists of single layer of epidermal cells. But in case of some xerophytes like Nerium, multiple epidermis made up of many layers, thick epidermal cells are present This helps in reducing the rate of transpiration and provide protection. Croton, Allium and cucurbits are mesophytr Plants, which have single layer of epidermal cells.


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