The Bulk of an Herbaceous Eudicot Root Consists of Loosely

Question

The bulk of an herbaceous eudicot root consists of loosely arranged parenchyma cells in the:
A) endodermis.
B) pericycle.
C) epidermis.
D) cortex.
E) periderm.

Accepted Answer

The bulk of an herbaceous eudicot root consists of the cortex, which is primarily made up of loosely arranged parenchyma cells. These cells are involved in the storage of nutrients and water, and they facilitate the transport of water and minerals from the soil into the vascular system of the plant.