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The function of the epidermis in the stem is to protect the underlying tissues.

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Are the tissues found in the monocot stem primary?

Yes, the tissues found in the monocot stem are primarily primary tissues. These tissues include the epidermis, cortex, vascular bundles, and pith, which are responsible for growth and support in the stem.


How does the epidermis of the root differ from the epidermis of the stem in structure and function?

"As you recall, epidermis (1) is the outermost cell layer of leaves, roots and stems. Unlike the root epidermis, stem and leaf epidermis contain stomata (more on stomata when we discuss photosynthesis). In many plants, leaf and stem epidermis is covered by a wax-like layer of cutin, which protects the plants from excessive water loss, and from pathogen attack."


How is the stem epidermis structurally designed to perform these function?

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What is located near the epidermis of the stem?

The epidermis of the stem is typically located on the outermost surface of the stem. It serves as a protective layer and is in direct contact with the environment. Just below the epidermis, you would find the cortex or ground tissue of the stem.


What is the epidermis of a plant?

the top layer of the stem. on a human epidermis is skin so on a plant it is the skin or upper layer of the stem


How do epidermis function?

Epidermis is the skin....protection is its primary function


Is gumamela monocot or dicot stem?

gumamela is a dicot stem


What tissue occupies the center of the dicot stem?

cortex- In dicot stems, the cortex is located in the area between thevascular bundles and the epidermis. In monocot stems, it occupies the area surrounding the vascularbundles. The center of the stem is pith and may function as storage.


What is the outside layer of a stem called?

epidermis


Do monocot stem have a vasular cambium?

No, no they do not. As well as not having a cortex, monocot stems don't have a pith either.


What is the function of the monocot?

Reproduction


Is rice a monocot or dicot?

The rice plant is a monocot.