The function of pith in plant is

BIOLOGY
JAMB 2018

The function of pith in plant is

  • A. Absorb mineral salt and nutrient from the soil
  • B. Pith, or medulla, is a tissue in the stems of vascular plants. Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients throughout the plant.
  • C. trap chlorophyll from the sunlight
  • D. Removal of waste product from the plant

Correct Answer: B. Pith, or medulla, is a tissue in the stems of vascular plants. Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients throughout the plant.



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