Which of the following is true for the origin of epidermis and hypodermis

Options

A. Epidermis from corpus and hypodermis from tunica
B. Epidermis from tunica and hypodermis from corpus
C. Both from tunica
D. Both from corpus

Answer

B

Explanation

Tunica is an outer zone which helps in the development of the epidermis or protoderm. The lower multilayered zone which is responsible for the growth and development of the procambium and ground meristem is known as corpus.