AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The cortex is part of the ground tissue in vascular plants. The ground tissue is made up of three simple cell types: parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermal tissue covers the outside of a plant in a single layer of cells called the epidermis. It mediates most of the interactions between a plant and its environment. Ground tissue makes up most of the interior of a plant. It carries out basic metabolic functions and stores food and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Ground tissue includes all tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cortex or ground meristem tissue. The cortex (sometimes called “ground meristem“) tissue is found just inside the epidermis and extends toward the interior of the stem and root.