The innermost layer of the cortex in a dicot root, which comprises a single layer of barrel-shaped cells without intercellular spaces, is the:
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Correct answer: Endodermis
The endodermis is the innermost boundary of the cortex. It is characterized by barrel-shaped cells packed tightly together to regulate the flow of water and minerals into the vascular cylinder.
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