Which of the following is a characteristic feature of monocot roots that distinguishes them from dicot roots?
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Correct answer: Polyarch xylem bundles
While both roots have radial and exarch xylem, monocot roots are typically polyarch, having more than six xylem bundles. Dicot roots have fewer bundles (2–4).
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