Epiblema of roots is equivalent to

Options

A. pericycle
B. endodermis
C. epidermis
D. stele.

Answer

C

Explanation

Epiblema or piliferous layer (rhizodermis) is the outermost layer of young root which ahs thin-walled cells. Some of the cells give rise to root hairs which take part in the absroption of water and mineral salts. Epidermis is also outer most layer. therefore epiblema of root is equivlent to epidermis.