The meristem produces tissues that later develop into more specialized mature structures. Which of the following correctly pairs the early tissue with the mature tissue?
A - Procambium - Epidermis
B - Protoderm - Ground tissue
C - Protoderm - Vascular tissue
D - Procambium - Vascular tissue
Answer: D - Procambium - Vascular tissue
The PROTODERM makes the epidermis, or outer protective covering, of a plant. The PROCAMBIUM with make the vascular tissue.