NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
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
- Ai, ii and iii
- Bi, iii and iv
- Cii, iii and iv
- DOnly i and iii
Correct answer
B. i, iii and iv
Step-by-step 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.