The layer of cells containing the Casparian strip is the:
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Correct answer: Endodermis
The endodermis is the innermost layer of the root cortex. Its cell walls are impregnated with suberin (Casparian strip), which acts as a barrier to the apoplastic movement of water and minerals.
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