Water impermeable, waxy material secreted by endodermal cells is called |
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a) |
Lignin |
b) |
Suberin |
c) |
Conjuctive tissue |
d) |
Pectin |
Water impermeable, waxy material secreted by endodermal cells is called |
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a) |
Lignin |
b) |
Suberin |
c) |
Conjuctive tissue |
d) |
Pectin |
(b) Suberin. The innermost layer of cortex is called endodermis. It comprises a single layer of barrel-shaped cells without any intercellular spaces. The tangential as well as radial walls of the endodermal cells have a deposition of water impermeable, waxy material called suberin in the form of casparian strips |