Which Statement Is NOT True of the Epidermis of a Plant

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the epidermis of a plant?

• A)The epidermis covers the entire body of a herbaceous plant.
• B)Guard cells are specialized epidermal cells found on root surfaces.
• C)The epidermis is impervious to gas exchange.
• D)Root hairs increase the surface area of epidermal cells on roots.
• E)Cork cells replace epidermal cells on older woody plants.

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