Question

Ground tissue includes:

• A. Epidermis and cortex
• B. All tissues internal to endodermis
• C. All tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles
• D. All tissues external to endodermis

Answer 1

The correct option is C

All tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles

The correct option is C.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Ground tissue arises from ground tissue meristem.
2. It consists of three simple tissues which are parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
3. Includes all tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles.

Final answer: Ground tissue includes all tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles.