NEET Botany Dicot & Monocot Anatomy MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describes the anatomical differences between dicot and monocot stems?
Dicot stems have a ring arrangement of vascular bundles, while monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles.
Both dicot and monocot stems feature a prominent pith with large intercellular spaces.
Monocot stems exhibit secondary growth due to the activity of vascular cambium, unlike dicot stems.
Dicot stems possess a sclerenchymatous hypodermis, whereas monocot stems lack this structure.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Dicot stems are characterized by a ring arrangement of vascular bundles, while monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles, reflecting their anatomical differences. Secondary growth is primarily a feature of dicots, not monocots.
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