Multiple choice

Which of the following properties is/are associated with a dicotyledonous root?

a. Many of the epidermal cells protrude in the form of unicellular root hairs. b. The cortex consists of several layers of thin-walled parenchyma cells with intercellular spaces. c. There are usually more than six xylem bundles in a dicotyledonous root.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a property of a dicotyledonous root. In a dicotyledonous root, there are usually two to four xylem and phloem patches.

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