The ground tissue in the primary stem includes which of the following regions?
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Correct answer: Cortex, pericycle, and pith
In dicot stems, the ground tissue between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder is differentiated into the cortex, pericycle, pith, and medullary rays.
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