NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
In endarch condition of xylem, metaxylem lies _____ of protoxylem
Options
- Aon outer side
- Bon inner side
- Cboth on inner and outer side
- Din centre
Correct answer
A. on outer side
Step-by-step solution
The endarch condition of xylem refers to the condition when the metaxylem lies towards the periphery and the protoxylem towards the pith while in exarch condition the metaxylem lies towards the centre and the protoxylem is situated towards the periphery. Endarch condition is seen in stem whereas exarch condition is found in roots of all vascular plants.