Vascular Plants · Botany

Which of the following is a key anatomical difference between the vascular bundles of Monocots and Dicots?

  1. Monocots have a cambium, while Dicots do not.
  2. Monocot bundles are scattered, while Dicot bundles form a ring.
  3. Dicots lack xylem vessels, while Monocots possess them.
  4. Monocots have open vascular bundles, while Dicots have closed ones.
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Correct answer: Monocot bundles are scattered, while Dicot bundles form a ring.

Monocot stems typically feature scattered vascular bundles throughout the ground tissue. In contrast, Dicots exhibit a ring-like arrangement, which is often associated with the ability for secondary thickening.

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