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Anatomy - Root & Shoot — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

What Anatomy - Root & Shoot covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Anatomy - Root & Shoot

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).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Internal Structure of Roots and Stems in Plants

Dicot Root AnatomyDicot Stem AnatomyMonocot Root AnatomyMonocot Stem AnatomyTissue Systems in PlantsVascular Bundle TypesSpecial Structures and Functions

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What are the important topics in Anatomy - Root & Shoot for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology?
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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