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Water impermeable, waxy material secreted by endodermal cells is called

a)

Lignin

b)

Suberin

c)

Conjuctive tissue

d)

Pectin



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Water impermeable, waxy material secreted by endodermal cells is called

a)

Lignin

b)

Suberin

c)

Conjuctive tissue

d)

Pectin

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(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

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