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:

  • Monocot roots typically have a vascular system that lacks a vascular cambium, which is a layer of cells that can differentiate into xylem and phloem. This is in contrast to dicot roots, which often have a vascular cambium that allows for secondary growth.