Amphiphloic (bicollateral) condition of stele means, that

Phloem is surrounded by xylem

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Phloem is on both sides of xylem

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Phloem is internal to xylem

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Phloem is external to xylem

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The correct option is D Phloem is on both sides of xylem
In a stele, if phloem is both external and internal to xylem, it is called as bicollateral, as found in leaves mostly and in a few stems. This can be seen in Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae family.

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Q. In which type of stele, does phloem surround the xylem both externally and internally?

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Amphiphloic (bicollateral) condition of stele means, that

The correct option is D Phloem is on both sides of xylemIn a stele, if phloem is both external and internal to xylem, it is called as bicollateral, as found in leaves mostly and in a few stems. This can be seen in Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae family.

The correct option is D Phloem is on both sides of xylem
In a stele, if phloem is both external and internal to xylem, it is called as bicollateral, as found in leaves mostly and in a few stems. This can be seen in Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae family.