Casparian strips, made of suberin, are found in the walls of cells in which tissue?
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Correct answer: Endodermis
The endodermis in roots features Casparian strips. These waterproof bands force water and dissolved minerals to pass through the plasma membrane of endodermal cells, acting as a selective barrier.
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