Which Cells in a Root Form a Protective Barrier to the Vascular

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which cells in a root form a protective barrier to the vascular system where all materials must move through the symplast?

• A) pericycle
• B) cortex
• C) epidermis
• D) endodermis
• E) exodermis

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