NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A dicot root can be identified by(a) exarch vascular bundles(b) endarch vascular bundles(c) presence of numerous xylem bundles(d) presence of large pith
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In dicot stem, xylem is on the inner surface and described as endarch.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Dicot root contains radial vascular bundles. In the center, there is a small parenchymatous pith. It is also possible that dicot roots lack it. There are 2 to 6 vascular bundles in the dicot root.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘Endarch’.

Detailed explanation-4: -A herbaceous (non-woody) dicot stem is composed of an epidermis, cortex, xylem, phloem and pith. Unlike the dicot roots, dicot stems have a pith. They are also known for their vascular bundles that are isolated into a specific area of the stem.

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