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The transverse section of a plant shows following anatomical features: (a) Large number of scattered vascular bundles surrounded by bundle sheath (b) Large conspicuous parenchymatous ground tissue (c) Vascular bundles conjoint and closed (d) Phloem parenchyma absent Identify the category of plant and its part :

AMonocotyledonous root
BDicotyledonous stem
CDicotyledonous root
DMonocotyledonous stem
Correct Answer

Solution


Closed vascular bundles are scattered and surrounded by bundle sheath embedded in large parenchymatous ground tissue is characteristic of monocot stem. The vascular bundles are open, conjoint and arranged in a ring with inconspicuous pith in dicot stem. In roots the vascular tissues are arranged radially.
So, the correct answer is 'Monocotyledonous stem'

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