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Anatomy - Root & Shoot — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology
Anatomy - Root & Shoot revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Internal Structure of Dicot Root
- Epiblema is the outermost layer with root hairs for water absorption.
- Cortex stores food and water; cells are parenchymatous with intercellular spaces.
- Endodermis has Casparian strips that regulate water movement into vascular tissue.
2
Internal Structure of Dicot Stem
- Epidermis is outermost, covered with cuticle and multicellular hairs.
- Hypodermis made of collenchyma provides mechanical strength.
- Endodermis stores starch and is called starch sheath.
3
Internal Structure of Monocot Root
- Epidermis has root hairs but no stomata; absorbs water and minerals.
- Cortex is wide with large intercellular spaces for storage and gas exchange.
- Endodermis regulates water and ion flow into stele.
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Internal Structure of Monocot Stem
- Epidermis is single-layered with cuticle; lacks stem hairs.
- Ground tissue is parenchymatous; hypodermis is sclerenchymatous for protection.
- Vascular bundles are numerous, scattered, conjoint, collateral, and closed (no cambium).
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The outermost layer of the rootEndodermis is the innermost layerAll tissues inside the endodermis formDicot roots have radial vascular bundlesIn monocot stems
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Key topics in Anatomy - Root & Shoot include Internal Structure of Dicot Root, Internal Structure of Dicot Stem, Internal Structure of Monocot Root, Internal Structure of Monocot Stem. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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