alleryHow many cell layers thick is the epidermis usually?
ATwo layers
BOne layer
CSix layers
DTen layers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One layer
1. The epidermis is a continuous protective covering, not a bulky zone.
2. Its cells are compactly arranged in a single sheet.
3. So the epidermis is usually single layered.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Ch 6 'Anatomy of Flowering Plants'_
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