In a transverse section of monocot stem, why do the vascular bundles appear “closed and…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Anatomy of Flowering Plants
In a transverse section of monocot stem, why do the vascular bundles appear “closed and scattered” instead of forming a ring like in dicots?
- To allow intercalary meristem development
- To provide structural rigidity and prevent secondary growth
- Because monocots lack ground tissue
- To facilitate bidirectional transport between phloem and xylem
Answer
(B) To provide structural rigidity and prevent secondary growth
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