Parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma collectively form the
AMesophyll of the leaf blade only
BGround tissue system of the plant
CVascular bundle system of the plant
DEpidermal tissue of the surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ground tissue system of the plant
Ground tissue = all tissues other than epidermis and vascular bundles.
It includes parenchyma (cortex, pith, mesophyll), collenchyma (mechanical) and sclerenchyma (mechanical and dead).
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