NEET Biology question

Mark the correct sequence of layers found in root anatomy.

(A)Epiblema, cortex, endodermis, pericycleCorrect
(B)Cortex, epiblema, pericycle, endodermis
(C)Epiblema, cortex, pericycle, endodermis
(D)Cortex, epiblema, endodermis, epidermis

Answer: (A)

Solution

Anatomically, a root is organised, from outside inward, as: epiblema (piliferous/epidermal layer) → cortex → endodermis → pericycle → vascular (stelar) tissue → pith.

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Question ID VK-105208