Question

Monocot root differs from dicot root in

• A. presence of more than 6 vascular bundles
• B. well developed pith
• C. absence of secondary growth
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of these

In monocot roots, the number of xylem and phloem bundles are polyarch (more than 6 vascular bundles) while in dicots, the number of vascular bundles usually varies from diarch to hexarch. Pith is large and well developed in monocot roots since no secondary growth takes place while it is small and inconspicuous in dicot root due to extensive secondary growth.