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Collenchymatous hypodermis occurs in ____ while sclerenchymatous hypodermis occurs in ____.

Option: 1

Dicot root; monocot stem


Option: 2

Dicot stem; monocot root


Option: 3

Dicot stem; monocot stem


Option: 4

Dicot leaf; monocot stem


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Hypodermis

  • It is present just below the epidermis.
  • In the dicot stem, it is collenchymatous.
  • In the monocot stem, it is sclerenchymatous.
  • It is absent in roots.
  • In the green stem of monocots, it can be chlorenchymatous, like, asparagus
  • It provides protection to the underlying cortical tissues.
  • It provides mechanical support to the peripheral region.

In the dicot stem, the collenchymatous hypodermis is seen and in monocot stem, the sclerenchymatous hypodermis is seen.

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