Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Bast fibres present in woody stem belong to:

cork

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

phloem

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

cortex

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

xylem

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B phloem
Answer B: Phloem
Bast fibre is plant fibre collected from the phloem or bast surrounding the stem of certain dicotyledonous plants. They support the conductive cells of the phloem and provide strength to the stem.

Suggest Corrections