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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question

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Is vascular cambium present in Monocot stems?
Options
A Yes, always.
B Yes, but only in woody monocots.
C No, it is generally absent.
Correct Answer
D It depends on the specific species of monocot.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16, under 'Cambium' for Angiosperms, states 'Present in Dicots, Absent in Monocots'.

Hint

Monocots typically lack secondary growth, which is facilitated by the vascular cambium.

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