Question

Cortex is formed from

• A. Cambium
• B. Procambium
• C. Ground meristem
• D. Protoderm

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ground meristem

• In plants, the cortex forms the outermost layer of the stem or root which are surrounded by the epidermis layer.
• Cortex is made up of differentiated cells which are large and thin-walled parenchyma cells.
• The outer cortical cells of the cortex have irregularly thickened collenchyma cells.
• The parenchyma and collenchyma cells are a part of the ground tissue system.

So, the correct answer is 'Ground meristem'