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Anatomy - Root & Shoot

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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Key Topics to Revise

1

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.
4

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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