NEET Botany Tissue Systems Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In monocotyledons, vascular bundles are closed because they lack cambium.
Reason (R): The cambium is responsible for the formation of secondary xylem and phloem tissues.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and the reason are true. In monocotyledons, vascular bundles are closed due to the absence of cambium, which is essential for secondary growth by forming secondary xylem and phloem.
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