Which of the Following is Incorrectly Paired with Its Structure

Question

Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its structure and function?
A) sclerenchyma-supporting cells with thick secondary walls
B) periderm-protective coat of woody stems and roots
C) pericycle-waterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots
D) mesophyll-parenchyma cells functioning in photosynthesis in leaves
E) ground meristem-primary meristem that produces the ground tissue system

Accepted Answer

The pericycle is not a waterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots. Rather, it is the tissue layer located just inside the endodermis that gives rise to lateral roots.