Epiblema of roots is equivalent to

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

Epidermis It is usually a single layered structure, present, present all over the body surface of the plant. In case of root, it is called epiblema instead of epidermis
Whereas stele is collective term for vascular tissues in case of vascular plants (pteridophyte gymnosperms and angiosperms)
Endodermis and Pericycle and the part of root or stem encircling vascular strands.