[Campbell Biology P.812] In a plant stem, where would the pith and cortex be found in relati... | Practice Question

In a plant stem, where would the pith and cortex be found in relation to the vascular tissue?

  • A: Pith is external to vascular tissue, and cortex is internal.
  • B: Both pith and cortex are external to the vascular tissue.
  • C: Pith is internal to vascular tissue, and cortex is external.
  • D: Both pith and cortex are internal to the dermal tissue.

Explanation

The text defines pith as ground tissue that is internal to the vascular tissue, and cortex as ground tissue that is external to the vascular tissue.