NEETBiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
The transverse section of a plant shows following anatomical features :
(i) Large number of scattered vascular bundles surrounded by bundle sheath
(ii) Large conspicuous parenchymatous ground tissue
(iii) Vascular bundles conjoint and closed
(iv) Phloem parenchyma absent
Identify the category of plant and its part:
(i) Large number of scattered vascular bundles surrounded by bundle sheath
(ii) Large conspicuous parenchymatous ground tissue
(iii) Vascular bundles conjoint and closed
(iv) Phloem parenchyma absent
Identify the category of plant and its part:
- AMonocotyledonous root
- BDicotyledonous stem
- CDicotyledonous root
- DMonocotyledonous stem
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Correct answer: D
The monocot stem is characterised by conjoint, collateral, and closed vascular bundles, scattered in the ground tissue containing the parenchyma. Each vascular bundle is surrounded by sclerenchymatous bundle-sheath cells. Phloem parenchyma and medullary rays are absent in monocot stems.
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