AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

ROOTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the stem and roots ground tissue does not provide support and protection for the plant
A
true
B
false
C
don’t know
D
don’t care
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ground tissue makes up much of the interior of a plant and carries out basic metabolic functions. Ground tissue in stems provides support and may store food or water. Ground tissues in roots may also store food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: The living tissue that provides support to the growing parts of the plant is collenchyma.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sclerenchymatous ground tissue provides rigid support and protection to plant parts.

Detailed explanation-4: -The root has an outer layer of cells called the epidermis, which surrounds areas of ground tissue and vascular tissue. The epidermis provides protection and helps in absorption.

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