Question

In angiosperms, what is the name of the outer epidermal layer that protects the plant body?

A. Vascular tissue

B. Dermal tissue

C.Ground tissue

Answer 1

The answer is B. The dermal tissue or the epidermis serves as the external protective layer of a plant which includes roots, leaves, stems, flowers and fruits. The dermal tissue is a thin layer of cells and these cells lack chloroplast.