Home » mcq » biology » Monocot root differs from dicot root in having A. open vascular bundles B. scattered vascular bundles C. well developed pith D. radially arranged vascular bundles
open vascular bundles
scattered vascular bundles
well developed pith
radially arranged vascular bundles
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The correct answer is A. open vascular bundles.
Monocot roots have open vascular bundles, while dicot roots have closed vascular bundles. In open vascular bundles, the xylem and phloem are not surrounded by a pericycle. This means that the xylem and phloem are not separated from each other, and they can exchange materials more easily. In
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closed vascular bundles, the xylem and phloem are surrounded by a pericycle. This means that the xylem and phloem are separated from each other, and they cannot exchange materials as easily.
B. scattered vascular bundles are found in both monocots and dicots.
C. well developed pith is found in both monocots and dicots.
D. radially arranged vascular bundles are found in dicots.
In conclusion, monocot roots differ from dicot roots in having open vascular bundles.