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Which cortical zone of a young dicot stem has collenchyma for strength?
AHypodermis
BEndodermis
CPericycle
DPith
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Hypodermis
The outer cortex layer, the hypodermis, is collenchymatous and gives mechanical strength to the young stem.
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