Today There Are Over One Million People in U

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True/False

Today there are over one million people in U.S.prisons and jails.

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Definitions:

Stele

The cylinder in the center of roots and stems that contains the vascular tissue; also called vascular cylinder.

Pericycle

A layer of cells found just inside the endodermis in plant roots, involved in the formation of lateral roots and secondary growth.

Endodermis

The innermost layer of cells in the root cortex, serving as a selective barrier that regulates the passage of substances from the soil into the vascular cylinder.

Pericycle

A layer of cells just inside the endodermis in plant roots, which can give rise to lateral roots, contributing to the plant's growth and development.