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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 1 Objective Question

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Monocot vascular bundles are described as 'closed' because they lack a _______, meaning secondary growth is generally _______ in monocots.
Options
A xylem, present
B phloem, absent
C cambium, absent
Correct Answer
D cortex, present
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Monocot vascular bundles are closed because they lack cambium, so secondary growth is generally absent.

Hint

Cambium is necessary for secondary growth.

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