Stored food, especially starch and other carbohydrates in storage roots, can be found in this tissue of a root:
A) endodermis.
B) epidermis.
C) pericycle.
D) cortex.
E) cork.

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The cortex of a root is the primary area where stored food, especially starch and other carbohydrates, is found in storage roots. This tissue is located between the epidermis and the vascular tissue, serving as a storage area for nutrients.

Stored Food, Especially Starch and Other Carbohydrates in Storage Roots