Botany-Tissue Systems

NEET Botany Tissue Systems Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): In dicotyledonous stems, vascular bundles are open. | Reason (R): The presence of cambium in dicot stems allows for the formation of secondary tissues.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In dicotyledonous stems, the vascular bundles are open due to the presence of cambium, which facilitates the formation of secondary xylem and phloem tissues.

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