Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: (a) In an Amphivasal vascular bundle, the center is occupied by phloem and is surrounded by xylem. (b) Primary phloem is derived from pro-cambium and differentiated into proto-phloem and meta-phloem. (c) In conjoint vascular bundles, the xylem and phloem are found in separate groups and placed on different radii. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b)

  3. Only (c)

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (c) is incorrect. In radial vascular bundles, not conjoint vascular bundles, the xylem and phloem are found in separate groups and placed on different radii, e.g., dicot and monocot roots.

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