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Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Where do the casparian bands occur?

A

epidermis

B

endodermis

C

pericycle

D

phloem.

Answer

endodermis

Explanation

Solution

The innermost layer of soft cortex is called as endodermis. This uniseriate layer is characterised by the presence of casparian strips. This thickenings was first observed by Caspary, 1865 and hence the name.