Which tissue region lies between the epidermis and the vascular bundles in many young dicot stems?
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Correct answer: Cortex
The cortex is the ground tissue region located inside the epidermis and outside the vascular bundles. It may contain parenchyma, collenchyma, or sclerenchyma cells.
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