Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its structure and function?
A) sclerenchyma-supporting cells with thick secondary walls
B) periderm-protective coat of woody stems and roots
C) pericycle-waterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots
D) mesophyll-parenchyma cells functioning in photosynthesis in leaves
E) ground meristem-primary meristem that produces the ground tissue system

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The pericycle is not a waterproof ring of cells surrounding the central stele in roots. Rather, it is the tissue layer located just inside the endodermis that gives rise to lateral roots.

Which of the Following Is Incorrectly Paired with Its Structure