Anatomy of Flowering Plants · NEET Preparation Botany
Casparian strips are characteristic features of the endodermis and are composed of:
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Casparian strips are characteristic features of the endodermis and are composed of:
- A.Cellulose and Pectin
- B.Suberin and Lignin
- C.Suberin aloneCorrect answer
- D.Cutin and Suberin
Solution
The tangential and radial walls of the endodermal cells have a deposition of water-impermeable, waxy material called suberin, forming the Casparian strips.
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