Question

In dicot stem, xylem is

• A. Polyarch
• B. Monoarch
• C. Endarch
• D. Exarch

Answer 1

The correct option is C Endarch

A.Polyarch – stele with many xylem strands, is found in monocot roots.

B.Monoarch – stele with one xylem strand, is found in Trapa.

C.Endarch – protoxylem is present towards the centre, and metaxylem is present towards the periphery, is found in dicot and monocot stems.

D.Exarch – protoxylem is towards the periphery, metaxylem is towards the centre, is found in dicot and monocot roots.

So, the correct option is ‘Endarch’.