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Anatomy of Dicotyledonous and Monocotyledonous Plants

Question

As compared to the dicot root, monocotyledonous root shows

Easy

A

more xylem bundles
B

less medulla
C

much secondary growth
D

less phloem bundles.

Solution

The anatomy of the monocot root is similar to the dicot root in many respects. It has epidermis, cortex, endodermis, pericycle, vascular bundles and pith. As compared to the dicot root, which have fewer xylem bundles, there are usually more than six (polyarch) xylem bundles in the monocot root. Pith is large and well developed. Monocotyledonous roots do not undergo any secondary growth.

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