Plant Kingdom Question 56
Question: Trabeculae in Selaginella stem represent [MP PMT 1993, 2000]
Options:
A) Modified pericycle cells
B) Modified endodermal cells
C) Modified inner cortical cells
D) Modified phloem cells
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The endodermis is interrupted by large intercellular spaces.
This is called the trabeculated endodermis (modified endodermal cell).
This layer, due to presence of casparion strips is regarded as endodermis.
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