The central portion of the stem is called ________
A. Pith
B. Cortex
C. Vascular bundles
D. Ground tissue
Answer:A
The central portion of the stem is called ________
A. Pith B. Cortex C. Vascular bundles D. Ground tissue
Explanation: The central portion of the stem or a root or a leaf is called the pith. Cortex is the region outside the endodermis. Vascular bundles are those that help in transportation of food and water. Ground tissue is that region of a plant excluding vascular bundles and epidermis.