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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question

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Which type of stele is described as the simplest and most primitive, consisting of a solid core of xylem surrounded by phloem, and lacking a central pith or leaf gaps?
Options
A Siphonostele
B Protostele
Correct Answer
C Dictyostele
D Eustele
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17 describes Protostele as 'the simplest and most primitive type of stele, consisting of a solid core of xylem surrounded by phloem, lacking a central pith or any leaf gaps.'

Hint

Consider the most basic form of stele.

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