NEET Biology question

Statement 1: Epidermis in the dicot root is composed of cutinized cells. Statement 2: The exodermis in the root offers protection to the inner parts in the absence of epidermis.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is TrueCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Unlike stem and leaf epidermis, the root epidermis (epiblema) is thin-walled, generally lacks a cuticle, and bears root hairs to permit absorption, so Statement 1 is false. When the epiblema

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