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BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsSecondary GrowthEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice
Which of the following statements are the functions of a medullary ray in plants?
(i) Storage of food
(ii) Secondary growth
(iii) Transmission of water and food
(iv) Seat of origin of inter-fascicular cambium
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
Medullary or pith rays are essential for the radial conduction of the water, minerals and other organic substances. They transport the substances from center to periphery. These rays are also known as vascular rays or pith rays. They are also the site of origin of inter-fascicular cambium.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Anatomy of Flowering PlantsSubtopic:Secondary Growth
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