Given below are two statements: Statement I: The hypodermis of a dicotyledonous stem is…

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The hypodermis of a dicotyledonous stem is made of sclerenchyma, which provides rigid mechanical support, whereas in a monocotyledonous stem, it is collenchymatous, offering flexible strength.

Statement II: The phloem in monocotyledonous vascular bundles contains phloem parenchyma, which is essential for the conduction of organic solutes.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Answer

(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

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