Question

A major characteristic of monocot root is the presence of

(a) vasculature without cambium

(b) cambium sandwiched between phloem and xylem along the radius

(c) open vascular bundles

(d) scattered vascular bundles.

Answer 1

Ans: (a) vasculature without cambium

Sol: In monocot root, a large number of vascular bundles are arranged in the form of a ring around the central pith. Vascular bundles are closed because there is no cambium present between the xylem and phloem.

Answer 2

Ans: (a) vasculature without cambium.

Explanation: ln monocots radial vascular bundle is present means xylem and phloem are present on same radius and there is no secondary growth so cambium is absent and vasculature is closed type.