Question

Dicot root can be distinguished from monocot root by

• A. Open vascular bundles
• B. Radially arranged vascular bundles
• C. Well developed pith
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Open vascular bundles

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Dicot root contains open vascular bundles, i.e. cambium is present in the vascular bundle, and they show secondary growth.
2. Open vascular bundles are radially arranged.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Radially arranges vascular bundles are characteristic feature of both dicots and monocots.

Option C:

1. Well developed pith is present in monocot roots.
2. This differentiate monocot roots from dicot roots.

Final answer: Dicot root can be distinguished from monocot root by open vascular bundles.