The function of pith in plant is?

A. Absorb mineral salt and nutrient from the soil
B. Storage and transportation of nutrients
C. trap chlorophyll from the sunlight
D. Removal of waste product from the plant

Correct Answer:

Option B – Storage and transportation of nutrients

Explanation

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.