SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is phloem tissue found in a stem?
A
On the side facing the epidermis in the vascular bundle.
B
One the side facing the pith in the vascular bundle.
C
Distributed with some facing the epidermis and some facing the pith.
D
Only in the middle of the vascular bundle.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In dicot leaf xylem and phloem are the two vascular structures helping in the transportation of water and minerals. They are arranged as follows inside the bundle sheath : Xylem is present towards the upper epidermis. Phloem is present towards the lower epidermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -A vascular bundle is a part of the transport system in vascular plants. The transport itself happens in the stem, which exists in two forms: xylem and phloem. Both these tissues are present in a vascular bundle, which in addition will include supporting and protective tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem and phloem tissues are found in groups called vascular bundles .

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