In a vertical section of a dorsiventral leaf, the protoxylem in its middle bundle

Faces the dorsal epidermis of the leaf.

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Faces the ventral epidermis of the leaf.

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Is not distinct.

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Is surrounded by meta xylem.

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Solution

The correct option is A Faces the dorsal epidermis of the leaf.
Dicotyledonous leaf is horizontal and dorsiventral. Phloem is towards lower epidermis; xylem is towards upper epidermis, with metaxylem facing phloem. Example: Mangifera (Mango).

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