Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of the anatomy of dicotyledonous root?

• A. Radial vascular bundles
• B. Secondary growth
• C. Pith little or absent
• D. Vascular bundles, 15 - 20 in number

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Vascular bundles, 15 - 20 in number

The anatomical study of a transverse section of the dicotyledonous root shows the presence bundles and pericycle. The xylem and phloem that make up the vascular bundle enclosed by the endodermis. However, the number of vascular bundles is limited to 2-6 or maximum 8.