Question

Distinguishing feature of closed vascular bundle is

• A. Presence of cambium
• B. Absence of cambium
• C. Ring of vascular bundles
• D. No vascular bundles

Answer 1

The correct option is B Absence of cambium

Open vascular bundle contains an interfascicular cambium in between phloem and xylem. Phloem and xylem are not in direct contact with each other.

In closed vascular bundle interfascicular cambium is absent. There is direct contact between phloem and xylem.