Plant-Kingdom Question 645

Question: Trabeculae endodermis is found in [BHU 1987; MP PMT 2000]

Options:

A) Axis and capsule of moss plant

B) Stem of Selaginella

C) Stem of Cycas

D) Stem of Pinus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Trabeculae endodermis : Endodermis having air chambers.

The endodermis except in xerophytic species (S.

lepidophylla and S.

rupestris) is interrupted by large intercellular spaces.

This is called the trabeculated endodermis.