NEET2011BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsActual
Some vascular bundles are described as open because these
Options
- Aare surrounded by pericycle but to endodermis
- Bare capable of producing secondary xylem and phloem
- Cpossess conjunctive tissue between xylem and phloem
- Dare not surrounded by pericycle
Correct answer
B. are capable of producing secondary xylem and phloem
Step-by-step solution
In open vascular bundle, cambium is present between xylem and phloem of the same vascular bundle, e g , dicot stems. Due to the presence of cambium, secondary growth in stem occurs and secondary permanent tissues (secondary xylem, secondary phloem and vascular rays) are formed.