A cavity present in vascular bundles of Maize is formed by

Degeneration of xylem parenchyma

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Replacement of phloem parenchyma

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Disruption of protoxylem

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Dissolution of cells between metaxylem vessels

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Solution

The correct option is C Disruption of protoxylem

In the vascular bundles of monocot stem, disruption of some of the protoxylem cells leads to the formation of a lysigenous cavity called protoxylem lacuna. It acts as a water cavity.

So, the correct option is ‘Disruption of protoxylem’.

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