Question

Which of the following function is NOT a function of ground tissue in a plant?

A. transports water and nutrients
B. produces sugars
C. stores sugars
D. contributes to physical support of the plant

Answer 1

the answer is b)produces sugars

Answer 2

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

According to research it is specified that ground tissues transport water and nutrients from roots to the upper parts of plants. Further it also store surplus sugar and also provide physical support to plant to make it firm and stand.

But ground tissues does not produce Sugar.

Reference: Paquette, Alice J., and Philip N. Benfey. "Maturation of the ground tissue of the root is regulated by gibberellin and SCARECROW and requires SHORT-ROOT." Plant physiology 138.2 (2005): 636-640.