Which of the Following is Derived from the Ground Tissue

Question

Which of the following is derived from the ground tissue system?
A) root hair
B) cuticle
C) periderm
D) pith
E) phloem

Accepted Answer

Pith is a type of ground tissue that is derived from the ground tissue system. Root hairs are derived from the dermal tissue system, the cuticle is formed by the epidermal tissue system, periderm is derived from the dermal tissue system in woody plants, and phloem is part of the vascular tissue system.