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What is the main function of the hypodermis in the stem?
What is the main function of the hypodermis in the stem?
- Acting as a barrier to harmful organisms
- Minimizing transpiration by compactly arranging cells
- Providing mechanical strength to the stem with thickened cells (correct)
- Serving as a food reserve
Which layer separates the cortex from the vascular bundles in the stem?
Which layer separates the cortex from the vascular bundles in the stem?
- Endodermis (correct)
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
- Cortex
What are the longitudinal strands of conducting tissues in the stem composed of?
What are the longitudinal strands of conducting tissues in the stem composed of?
- Cuticles
- Starch grains
- Collenchyma cells
- Xylem and phloem (correct)
Which layer of the stem serves as a food reserve and may be termed as a starch sheath?
Which layer of the stem serves as a food reserve and may be termed as a starch sheath?
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What is the composition of the hypodermis in the stem?
What is the composition of the hypodermis in the stem?
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What is the primary function of the epidermis in the stem?
What is the primary function of the epidermis in the stem?
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What is the arrangement of cells in the epidermis of the stem like?
What is the arrangement of cells in the epidermis of the stem like?
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What serves as a barrier to harmful organisms in the stem?
What serves as a barrier to harmful organisms in the stem?
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What do vascular bundles in the stem consist essentially of?
What do vascular bundles in the stem consist essentially of?
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