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Question: I'm from India, but my question is just general. Why does beetroot have rings on it when cut horizontally?

• Question

  I'm from India, but my question is just general. Why does beetroot have rings on it when cut horizontally?

  Answer

  Dear vinay, the concentric rings you refer to are bands of vascular tissue alternating with parenchyma. Parenchyma is one of the most common types of tissue in plants and makes up the bulk of softer, non-woody material. Best wishes.