JAMB Biology 2002 Question 42

Question 42

Structure of Flowering Plants

Use the diagram of the root to answer: The structure labelled I represents the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.phloem
  2. B.xylem
  3. C.cortex
  4. D.pericycle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (pericycle.)

Explanation

I points to the outer edge of the central vascular cylinder (stele). That outermost layer of the stele is the pericycle.