The ground tissue system consists of all tissues except:
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Correct answer: Epidermis and Vascular bundles
All tissues except the epidermis and vascular bundles constitute the ground tissue system. It forms the bulk of the plant body and includes the cortex, pericycle, pith, and medullary rays.
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