The pericycle is defined as:

  • A
    The region between the endodermis and the cortex.
  • B
    The area immediately below the epidermis.
  • C
    $A$ few layers of thick-walled parenchymatous cells lying next to the endodermis.
  • D
    $A$ layer characterized by the presence of Casparian strips.

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