Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
NEETBotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants

Read the following statements regarding the anatomy of angiosperm stems and choose the incorrect statement.

Options

  1. AThe 'ring' arrangement of vascular bundles is a characteristic feature of the dicot stem.
  2. BIn monocot stems, the peripheral vascular bundles are generally larger than the centrally located ones.
  3. CPhloem parenchyma is absent in the vascular bundles of a monocot stem.
  4. DIn monocot stems, each scattered vascular bundle is surrounded by a sclerenchymatous bundle sheath.

Correct answer

B. In monocot stems, the peripheral vascular bundles are generally larger than the centrally located ones.

Step-by-step solution

According to the NCERT description of stem anatomy: Statement 1 is correct: The 'ring' arrangement of vascular bundles is a defining characteristic of dicot stems. Statement 2 is incorrect: In monocot stems, the peripheral vascular bundles are generally smaller than the centrally located ones, not larger. Statement 3 is correct: Phloem parenchyma is absent in monocot stems, and water-containing cavities are present within the vascular bundles. Statement 4 is correct: Monocot stems possess a large number of scattere

Practice Anatomy of Flowering Plants on Quantrex Academy →

More from Anatomy of Flowering Plants

The main function of bulliform cells in grasses is : 2026Match List I with List II : List I List II A. Conjunctive tissue I. Specialised cells in the vicinity of guard cells B. Casparian strips II. Endodermal cells rich in starch C. Subs 2026Find the statement that is NOT correct with regard to the structure of monocot stem. 2025Which of the following simple tissues are commonly found in the fruit walls of nuts and pulp of pear? 2024Given below are two statements: Statement I: In a dicotyledonous leaf, the adaxial epidermis generally bears more stomata than the abaxial epidermis. Statement II: In a dicotyledon 2024Given below are two statements: Statement I : Parenchyma is living but collenchyma is dead tissue. Statement II : Gymnosperms lack xylem vessels but presence of xylem vessels is th 2024Bulliform cells are responsible for 2024Formation of interfascicular cambium from fully developed parenchyma cells is an example for 2024 Full Anatomy of Flowering Plants list All NEET PYQs