Q. The waxy material deposited in the Casparian strip of the endodermis is
A) Pectin
B) Suberin
C) Cellulose
D) Lignin
Explanation
Endodermis is the innermost layer of cortex. A special thick band or strip is present on radial and tangential walls of endodermal cells. This band is called Casparian strip. These band-like thickenings are made of a waxy material, suberin.
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