In a laboratory for this course, you are told to examine a slide of a root that is branching and find the origins of the lateral roots.What part of the root are you examining?

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The pericycle is the outermost layer of the stele in the roots of vascular plants, and where lateral roots arise from. Therefore, by examining the pericycle, you can find the origins of lateral roots. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the root that provides protection and absorption, while the endodermis is responsible for controlling the movement of water and nutrients. The cortex is responsible for storage and transport of nutrients, and the pith is the central region of the root that contains parenchyma cells. None of these parts are directly involved in lateral root development.

In a Laboratory for This Course, You Are Told to Examine