Two cross-sections of stem and root appear simple when viewed with the naked eye. But under the microscope, they can be differentiated by
A
exarch condition of root and stem
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B
endarch condition of stem and root
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C
endarch condition of root and exarch condition of the stem
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D
endarch condition of stem and exarch condition of the root
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Solution
The correct option is D endarch condition of stem and exarch condition of the root In stems the protoxylem or the first formed xylem faces the pith at the centre. The metaxylem or the latter formed xylem faces the endodermis at the peripehery. This is called as an endarch condition and is typical of stems.
When the protoxylem faces the endodermis at the periphery and the protoxylem faces the pith at the centre, it is called as exarch and is found in roots.