Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 28, Problem 2TYU
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The outermost layer of the root of a plant is termed as root cortex. It is composed of differentiated cells, such as parenchyma cells (ground tissue system). Root cortex is bound on outside by epidermis and inside by the endodermis in plants.
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