Which of the following accurately explains why monocot roots often appear thicker but do…

Biology · NEET · NTA ExamsAnatomy of Flowering Plants

Which of the following accurately explains why monocot roots often appear thicker but do not undergo secondary growth like dicot roots?

  1. Presence of extra layers of hypodermis contributes to radial growth
  2. Polyarch xylem structure compensates for absence of vascular cambium
  3. Thick-walled phloem and xylem allow extensive lateral conduction
  4. The pith enlarges due to active cork cambium in monocot roots

Answer

(B) Polyarch xylem structure compensates for absence of vascular cambium

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