JAMB Biology 1979 Question 46

Question 46

Structure of Flowering Plants

Root hairs have their origin from

  1. A.endodermis
  2. B.pericycle
  3. C.cortex
  4. D.epidermis
  5. E.xylem
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Answer: D (epidermis)

Explanation

Root hairs are outgrowths of single cells of the root epidermis (piliferous layer).