Question

Look at the diagram below and match the correct labels.

• A. A- Monocot Stem, B- Monocot Root, C- Dicot Stem, D- Dicot Root
• B. A- Dicot Stem, B- Monocot Stem, C- Monocot Root, D- Dicot Root
• C. A- Monocot Root, B- Dicot Root, C- Monocot Stem, D- Dicot Stem
• D. A- Monocot Stem, B- Dicot Stem, C- Dicot Root, D- Monocot Root

Answer 1

The correct option is D

A- Monocot Stem, B- Dicot Stem, C- Dicot Root, D- Monocot Root

The diagram is a generic representation of the arrangement of vascular bundles in the stems and roots of monocots and dicots. Each of them have a distinct pattern when it comes to the arrangement of their vascular bundles. Figure A is monocot stem, and the vascular bundles are arranged randomly. Figure B is dicot stem, here the vascular bundles are arranged at the center of the stem. Figure C and D are of monocot and dicot stem respectively.