Question

The ground tissue of plants comprises tissues except

• A. Cortex
• B. Epidermis
• C. Vascular Bundles
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both B and C

The correct answer is option D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Ground tissue makes much of the interior of the plant.
2. It carries out basic metabolic activity, provide support to the stem and stores food, water and minerals.
3. Ground tissue is a tissue comprises of Parenchyma cells, Collenchyma cells and Sclerenchyma cells.
4. Plant tissue is differentiated into three types :- Dermal, Vascular and Ground Tissue.
5. Epidermis and vascular bundles comes under dermal and vascular tissue respectively.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A

1. Cortex is a ground tissue consist of parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma cells.
2. The main function is to provide support and helps in transportation of minerals into roots through diffusion.
3. It lies in between epidermis and vascular tissue.

Final Answer : The ground tissue of plants comprises tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles.