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Which of the following is a structural difference between epidermal and cortical cells?
Epidermal cells have relatively thick walls with cuticle, while cortical cells have thin walls with no thickening of secondary wall
Which of the following is a functional difference between epidermal and cortical cells?
Epidermal cells absorb water by virtue of root hairs elongated outgrowths, while cortical cells form symplastic connections with them
Which type of cells show no air spaces or aerenchyma under certain conditions?
Epidermal cells
Which type of cells undergo reduction in size under stressful conditions?
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What is the main function of epidermal cells?
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