Question

Which of the following is not a function of ground tissue?

• A. Protection of other tissues
• B. Supporting the plant
• C. Storage of water and carbohydrates
• D. Transport of materials
• E. Photosynthesis

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Transport of materials

The ground tissue is all plant tissues except vascular and dermal tissues. The parenchymatous ground tissue serves in photosynthesis, food storage and healing and tissue regeneration. Collenchymatous ground tissue supports the young stem, roots and petioles. The sclerenchymatous ground tissue provides rigid support and protection to plant parts. The function of material transport is performed by vascular tissue system which is not the part of the ground tissue. Thus, the correct answer is D.