Exemplar Problems

Question:

Describe the ground tissue system in monocots and how it differs from that in dicots.

Answer:

In monocots, the ground tissue system primarily fills the space between the dermal and vascular tissues and is often not clearly differentiated into cortex and pith, as seen in dicots. In dicots, the ground tissue is divided into the cortex, located between the vascular bundles and the epidermis, and the pith, which is central to the stem. The ground tissue in both groups is involved in functions such as photosynthesis, storage, and support.