Which of these tissues is absent in the internal structure of most monocot stems?
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Correct answer: Distinct pith and cortex regions
In monocot stems, vascular bundles are scattered throughout the ground tissue. Unlike dicots, there is no distinct differentiation into a central pith and an outer cortex.
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