Upgraded B002 Ntbi1001 Visualizing Sequential Steps Root — a labelled NEET Biology diagram with a definitions lexicon.
Visualizing the sequential steps of root absorption pathways. Labelled parts: Casparian Strip, Cross-section, Endodermis, Cortex, both apoplast, symplast arrows. A band of cell wall material deposited in the radial and transverse walls of the endodermis, chemically different from the rest of the cell wall. A diagrammatic view of an organ or tissue obtained by cutting it at a right angle to its longitudinal axis. FYI: Transverse sections (T.S.) are standard in plant anatomy to study the arrangement of vascular bundles. The innermost layer of the cortex surrounding the vascular cylinder (stele). It regulates the movement of water and solutes into the vascular tissues. FYI: The endodermis contains the Casparian strips, waxy bands that force water to pass through the cell cytoplasm, making the plant apoplastic pathway difficult. The tissue layer in plant stems and roots located between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder, primarily used for storage. FYI: In many plants, the innermost layer of the cortex is the endodermis, which contains the Casparian strip. both apoplast is a labeled feature or concept in this upgraded BioAtlas image: A labeled longitudinal cross-section diagram of a root showing the path: Soil Root Hair Cortex (showing both apoplast and symplast arrows) ... symplast arrows is a labeled feature or concept in this upgraded BioAtlas image: A labeled longitudinal cross-section diagram of a root showing the path: Soil Root Hair Cortex (showing both apoplast and symplast arrows) ...