Question

Radial vascular bundles occur in

• A. stem
• B. dicot roots
• C. monocot roots
• D. both dicot roots and monocot roots

Answer 1

The correct option is D

both dicot roots and monocot roots

The correct option is D.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Both dicot and monocot roots have radial vascular bundles.
2. From the roots to the leaves, the xylem transports water and minerals.
3. The food that the leaves have made is transported to various regions of the plant through phloem.
4. In this vascular bundle, the xylem and phloem are present as patches and are on different radii.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. In the monocot stem, the vascular bundle is widely spread.
2. In the dicot stem, the vascular bundle is arranged in a ring.

Final Answer: Radial vascular bundles occur in both dicot and monocot roots.