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In the dicot stem, the endodermis is also called the
AMesophyll of the leaf tissue
BStarch sheath due to starch grains
CConjuctive tissue between bundles
DBundle sheath around vein
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Starch sheath due to starch grains
Dicot stem endodermis contains many starch grains and is called the 'starch sheath'. Conjuctive tissue lies between xylem and phloem in dicot roots; bundle sheath surrounds leaf vascular bundles.
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