Asked by Vanessa Green on Apr 26, 2024
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The vascular bundles in eudicot stems separate the ground tissue into two zones. Which sequence correctly describes the arrangement of those zones from the outside to the center?
A) epidermis → vascular bundle → pith → cortex
B) pith → vascular bundle → cortex → epidermis
C) epidermis → cortex → vascular bundle → pith
D) epidermis → vascular bundle → cortex → pith
E) cortex → epidermis → vascular bundle → pith
Vascular Bundles
Structures in plants that contain xylem and phloem tissues, responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and sugars.
Ground Tissue
The tissue in plants that makes up the majority of a plant's body, filling the spaces between the vascular and dermal tissue, and involved in photosynthesis, storage, and support.
Pith
The soft, spongy central cylinder of plant stems, providing structural support and storage of nutrients.
- Identify the components and organization of vascular systems in plants.
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Melanie PortilloApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In eudicot stems, the arrangement from the outside to the center typically goes as follows: epidermis (outermost layer), cortex (middle layer of ground tissue), vascular bundles (arranged in a ring within the cortex), and pith (central ground tissue). This sequence is correctly described in option C.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the components and organization of vascular systems in plants.