Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 9

Question: A major characteristic of the monocot root is the presence of

Options:

A) open vascular bundles

B) scattered vascular bundles

C) vasculature without cambium

D) cambium sandwiched between phloem and xylem along the radius

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • The characteristic feature of monocot root is presence of vasculature without cambium. The vascular bundles are alternate and radial and arranged in the form of a ring around a central pith. Phloem and xylem bundles are separated by narrow strips called conjunctive tissue and it does not take part in cambium formation. So, the vascular bundles in monocots are closed and do not show any secondary growth.