In a typical dicot stem, vascular bundles are usually arranged in which pattern?
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Correct answer: In a ring near the outer region of the stem
Dicot stems typically have vascular bundles arranged in a ring. This arrangement separates the central pith from the outer cortex and supports secondary growth in many dicots.
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