A major characteristic of the monocot root is the presence of:

Cambium sandwiched between phloem and xylem along the radius

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Open vascular bundles

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Scattered vascular bundles

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Vasculature without cambium

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Solution

The correct option is D Vasculature without cambium
In the monocotyledons, the vascular bundles have no cambium present in them. Hence, since they do not form secondary tissues they are referred to as closed.

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