Pith and cortex are parts of which tissue system in a plant?
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Correct answer: Ground tissue system
The ground tissue system makes up the bulk of the plant body. It includes the pith (center of the stem) and cortex (outer region), primarily consisting of parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma cells.
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