Question

In dicot stem, vascular bundles are:

• A. Numerous and scattered
• B. Arranged in a ring
• C. Without cambium
• D. Surrounded by bundle sheath

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The characteristic features of vascular bundles of dicot stem are as follows:
1. Vascular bundles are arranged in a ring.
2. They are conjoint, i.e. xylem and phloem are present on the same radius.
3. They are open, i.e. cambium layer is found between xylem and phloem.
4. They are not surrounded by bundle sheath.
5. The position of protoxylem is towards the centre, i.e. endarch.