endodermis (Meaning)

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endodermis (n.)

A layer of cells forming a kind of cuticle inside of the proper cortical layer, or surrounding an individual fibrovascular bundle.

Synonyms & Antonyms of endodermis

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endodermis Sentence Examples

  1. The endodermis is a layer of cells that surrounds the vascular cylinder in the root of a plant.
  2. The endodermis is responsible for regulating the movement of water and nutrients into the vascular cylinder.
  3. The endodermis is composed of a single layer of cells that are tightly packed together.
  4. The cells of the endodermis have a thick cell wall that is impregnated with suberin, a waxy substance that makes the cell wall impermeable to water and nutrients.
  5. The endodermis contains a specialized structure called the Casparian strip, which is a band of suberin that runs along the radial and tangential walls of the cells.
  6. The Casparian strip prevents the movement of water and nutrients through the cell wall and forces them to pass through the cell membrane, where they can be regulated.
  7. The endodermis is also responsible for the formation of the Casparian strip, which is a waxy band that helps to control the movement of water and nutrients into the vascular cylinder.
  8. The endodermis is the innermost layer of the cortex and the outermost layer of the vascular cylinder.
  9. The endodermis is a selective barrier that allows water and nutrients to enter the vascular cylinder but prevents the movement of harmful substances into the root.
  10. The endodermis is an important part of the plant's root system and plays a vital role in the transport of water and nutrients.

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A layer of cells forming a kind of cuticle inside of the proper cortical layer, or surrounding an individual fibrovascular bundle.

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The endodermis is a layer of cells that surrounds the vascular cylinder in the root of a plant.

The endodermis is responsible for regulating the movement of water and nutrients into the vascular cylinder.

The endodermis is composed of a single layer of cells that are tightly packed together.

The cells of the endodermis have a thick cell wall that is impregnated with suberin, a waxy substance that makes the cell wall impermeable to water and nutrients.