BIOLOGY
JAMB 2006 - Question 17
Biology 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: In the transverse section of a dicot stem, the region lying between the endodermis and the vascular bundle is the
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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B:
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Correct Answer
B
Explanation
B The pericycle is composed of sclerenchymatous cell Sclerenchymatous ceiis occur in groups or bundles and alternate withparenchymatous cells. Scierenchyrnafcrmc the base on which each vascular bundie is attached. The phloem liesclosest to the scierenchyrna. Hypodermis is found in monocoty-ledonous stem. Itlies immediately below the epidermis and is composed of scierenchyrna.

