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The epidermis protects the underlying tissues.

The cuticle prevents the desiccation of inner tissues and thus prevents water loss .

The stomata allows gaseous exchange for the processes of respiration and photosynthesis.

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The endodermis of a plant is found in the roots. It helps to regulate water intake and mineral intake in to the vascular tissues of the plant.

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What is the function of passage cells in the endodermis of root?

In endodermis the passage cells passes the water molecules from the cortex to the protoxylem. Passage cells prevent the re entry of water molecules into the cortex.


How does the endodermis control the flow of water and ions in to root vascular tissues?

The endodermis controls the flow of water and ions into root vascular tissues by operating according the rules of osmosis and diffusion, common in biology.


Which tissue acts as a filter on the water absorbed by root hairs?

The answer is Xylem


Why is it important that the root of endodermis permits only one way passage of materials?

Rate This Answer0 CommentsThe root endodermis permits only a one way passage of materials because the root doesn't want certain things entering. It's called selective permeability.


What is The layer of cells that enclose the vascular tissue in the central region of a root is the?

It is called endodermis.


What kind of organism is endodermis?

It is not an organism. It is a layer of cells in the cortex of a root or some stems. As such it is a tissue.


What is the outside tissue of a root called?

the inner layer ---> novanet


What is the physical barrier in the root that regulates the flow of water to xylem via cell walls?

the endodermis


What are the main parts of roots?

root hair, epidermis, epiblem, cortex, endodermis, pericycle and lastly the vascular tissue in the centre of a root to transport the water


How does water from root hairs transfer to the xylem tissue?

The Endodermis, the cells filter solutes from the water and allow passage through the root hairs onward to the vascular tissue


Is endodermis a layer of skin?

The endodermis is found in the layers of cells found in plants


Is the endodermis a layer of skin?

The endodermis is found in the layers of cells found in plants