Select an incorrect statement regarding cortex

Options

A. Cortex is the main zone which lies between the epidermis and endodermis
B. In monocotyledonous stem and cortex of root the cells in this zone are predominantly parenchymatous
C. In the leaves the ground tissue, consisting of thin walled chlorenchyma is called mesophyll
D. The dicotyledonous stems the cortex is usually differentiated into the following three sub-zones hypodermis, general cortex, and endodermis

Explanation

To determine the incorrect statement regarding the cortex, we will analyze each option provided in the question step by step.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding the Location of Cortex**:
- The cortex is a layer of tissue in plants that lies between the epidermis (outer layer) and the vascular tissues (like the pericycle or endodermis).
- The first statement claims that "cortex is the main zone which lies between the epidermis and the endodermis."
- This statement is incorrect because the cortex actually lies between the epidermis and the pericycle, with the endodermis being the innermost layer of the cortex.
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