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.