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The central portion of the stem is called ________(a) Pith(b) Cortex(c) Vascular bundles(d) Ground tissueI have been asked this question during an online exam.The origin of the question is Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Plant in division Anatomy of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (a) PITH

Best 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.



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