NEET Botany Dicot & Monocot Anatomy MCQ Question
Which combination of statements correctly describes the anatomical differences between dicot and monocot stems?
Dicot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring and possess cambium; monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles and lack cambium.
Both dicot and monocot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring and contain cambium for secondary growth.
Monocot stems have a pith that is large and well-defined; dicot stems have a small or inconspicuous pith.
Dicot stems possess a sclerenchymatous hypodermis, while monocot stems have a collenchymatous hypodermis.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Dicot stems display a ring arrangement of vascular bundles and contain cambium, which is crucial for secondary growth, while monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles and lack cambium, as per the NCERT context.
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