Botany-Dicot & Monocot Anatomy

NEET Botany Dicot & Monocot Anatomy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following combinations correctly describe the anatomical characteristics of dicot and monocot stems?

A

Dicot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring and undergo secondary growth; monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles and lack secondary growth.

B

Both dicot and monocot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring and undergo secondary growth.

C

Monocot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring and undergo secondary growth; dicot stems have scattered vascular bundles.

D

Dicot stems have scattered vascular bundles and do not undergo secondary growth, while monocot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Dicot stems are characterized by a ring arrangement of vascular bundles and undergo secondary growth, while monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles and typically do not exhibit secondary growth.

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