[A]: The inner most distinict layer of the cortex is called endomermis.
(A]: The cells of endodermis are nonliving and bear casparian strips
A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. If A is true and R is false
D. If both A and R are false