Q. I. It is made up of elongated, compactly arranged cells II. It is usually single layered III. It is parenchymatous IV. Large vacuole is present Which of the above characters belong to the epidermis?
A) All except I
B) All except III and IV
C) All except II
D) All of these
Explanation
All of these. Epidermal cells are elongated compactly arranged and form continuous layer called epidermis. Stomata are present in epidermis of leaves and regulate process of transpiration and gaseous exchange. The epidermal hairs, i.e., root hairs, unicellular elongations and trichomes, multicellular elongation of epidermis on root and shoot helps in absorbing water and preventing water loss, respectively
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