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Why do monocot stems generally not undergo secondary thickening?
Options
A They lack a vascular cambium in their bundles.
Correct Answer
B Their vascular bundles are arranged in a ring.
C They have a dominant taproot system.
D Their leaves have parallel venation.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Section 2.5 explains: 'monocot stem... each bundle is surrounded by a sclerenchymatous bundle sheath. The bundles are described as 'closed' because they lack a cambium and cannot produce secondary tissue.'

Hint

Think about the specific meristematic tissue responsible for secondary growth.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: BOT 102 Review
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 358 of 769
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