NEETBotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants
Match List I with List II regarding the anatomical features of stems. List I List II A. Hypodermis of dicot stem I. Sclerenchymatous B. Hypodermis of monocot stem II. Collenchymatous C. Pericycle of dicot stem III. Conjoint and closed D. Vascular bundle of monocot stem IV. Semi-lunar patches of sclerenchyma Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
- BA - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
- CA - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
- DA - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
Correct answer
A. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
Step-by-step solution
The hypodermis of a dicot stem is made of collenchymatous cells, whereas the hypodermis of a monocot stem is made of sclerenchymatous cells. In a dicot stem, the pericycle is present on the inner side of the endodermis and above the phloem in the form of semi-lunar patches of sclerenchyma. The vascular bundles of a monocot stem are scattered, conjoint, and closed (lacking cambium). Therefore, the correct matching is A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III. Answer: A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III