Monocot root is a type of seedling root that develops from the primary meristem. It consists of three main tissue types: epidermis, cortex, and stele.
1. Epidermis:
- Cell types: Epidermal cells
- Function: Protection and absorption of water and nutrients from the soil.
2. Cortex:
- Cell types: Parenchyma cells
- Function: Storage of water and nutrients.
3. Stele:
- Cell types:
- Endodermal cells
- Pericycle cells
- Vascular tissue cells (xylem and phloem)
- Function:
- Endodermal cells: Regulate the uptake of water and minerals.
- Pericycle cells: Give rise to lateral roots and storage roots.
- Xylem cells: Conduct water and minerals from roots to the stem and leaves.
- Phloem cells: Conduct organic nutrients from leaves to other plant parts.
Name all the cell types that make up each tissue and function of each cell type in monocot root and they develop from primary meristem
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