Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the arrangement of tissues in the eudicot root?
A. The star-shaped phloem is located in the center of the vascular cylinder, with xylem arranged between the arms of phloem.
B. The pericycle is the outer layer of cells in the vascular cylinder, with the ability to form secondary or branch roots.
C. The epidermis of the root has no cuticle on its outer surface, unlike other epidermal tissues.
D. The Casparian strip is a waxy lining on four sides of the cells of the endodermis, which forces water into the endodermal cells.
E. The specialized root tissues are seen at the zone of maturation.
Answer: A
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