Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 7

Question: Vascular bundles in monocotyledons are considered closed because

Options:

A) a bundle surrounds each bundle

B) cambium is absent

C) there are no vessels with perforations

D) xylem is surrounded ail around by phloem

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • The vascular bundles of monocots donot contain a layer of meristematic tissue (cambium). There is absence of meristematic tissue near vascular bundles, therefore vascular system is closed in monocot. Hence, the further secondary growth is not seen in them. So, option (b) goes with question.