What Does This Stele Represent

question 17

Essay

What does this stele represent?

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Definitions:

Root Cortex

The layer of plant tissue between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder, primarily involved in storage and transport of nutrients in roots.

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions from a plant's root system that increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.

Endodermal Cells

Cells that make up the endoderm, the innermost layer of cells in early animal embryos, which eventually forms the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Aquaporins

Protein channels in cell membranes that facilitate the transport of water and, in some cases, small solutes across the membrane.