The vascular bundles in monocot stems are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vascular bundles in monocot stems are:
A. Arranged in a ring
B. Open and collateral
C. Scattered and closed
D. Radial
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Monocot stems have numerous vascular bundles scattered in the ground tissue. They are closed (lack cambium), collateral, and hence do not undergo secondary growth. Dicot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring, open (with cambium) allowing secondary growth. Radial vascular bundles are characteristic of roots. Scattered bundles are a key identifying feature of monocots.

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