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The trichomes are present in monocot stems.
The trichomes are present in monocot stems.
False
Monocots undergo secondary growth which leads to the replacement of epidermis.
Monocots undergo secondary growth which leads to the replacement of epidermis.
False
The hypodermis in dicot stems consists of collenchyma cells that can prepare food for the plant.
The hypodermis in dicot stems consists of collenchyma cells that can prepare food for the plant.
False
The general cortex region stores the food prepared by the hypodermis cells in dicot stems.
The general cortex region stores the food prepared by the hypodermis cells in dicot stems.
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The endodermis in dicot stems is a single-layered tissue with barrel-shaped cells that store a large amount of starch.
The endodermis in dicot stems is a single-layered tissue with barrel-shaped cells that store a large amount of starch.
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The cortex in monocot stems consists of three distinct regions similar to dicot stems.
The cortex in monocot stems consists of three distinct regions similar to dicot stems.
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Stems are a part of the root system of a plant.
Stems are a part of the root system of a plant.
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The main function of stems is to transport food from roots to leaves in a plant.
The main function of stems is to transport food from roots to leaves in a plant.
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Stomata in the stem play a role in the process of photosynthesis.
Stomata in the stem play a role in the process of photosynthesis.
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In plants like cactus, the stem stores water and food to prevent water loss.
In plants like cactus, the stem stores water and food to prevent water loss.
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The Zone of Elongation in an elongating stem is where meristem cells undergo rapid mitosis.
The Zone of Elongation in an elongating stem is where meristem cells undergo rapid mitosis.
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The internal structure of both monocot and dicot stems consists of a compact layer of thick-walled cells as the epidermis.
The internal structure of both monocot and dicot stems consists of a compact layer of thick-walled cells as the epidermis.
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In monocot stems, the hypodermis is more elastic than in dicot stems.
In monocot stems, the hypodermis is more elastic than in dicot stems.
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The ground tissue in monocot stems is differentiated into distinct units.
The ground tissue in monocot stems is differentiated into distinct units.
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Pericycle in dicot stems is primarily composed of sclerenchyma cells.
Pericycle in dicot stems is primarily composed of sclerenchyma cells.
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Medullary rays function to protect the vascular bundles in plant stems.
Medullary rays function to protect the vascular bundles in plant stems.
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Vascular bundles in dicot stems are arranged scattered throughout the stem.
Vascular bundles in dicot stems are arranged scattered throughout the stem.
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Each vascular bundle in dicot stems is collateral, exarch, and closed.
Each vascular bundle in dicot stems is collateral, exarch, and closed.
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The endodermis is present in both monocot and dicot stems.
The endodermis is present in both monocot and dicot stems.
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The differentiated cortex in the stem consists of parenchyma and sclerenchyma cells.
The differentiated cortex in the stem consists of parenchyma and sclerenchyma cells.
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The vascular bundles in monocot stems are mostly uniform in size.
The vascular bundles in monocot stems are mostly uniform in size.
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In dicot stems, the vascular bundle is open, collateral, and endarch.
In dicot stems, the vascular bundle is open, collateral, and endarch.
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The bundle sheath fiber is present in both monocot and dicot stems.
The bundle sheath fiber is present in both monocot and dicot stems.
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In monocot stems, the vascular bundles are scattered in the ground tissue or the cortex.
In monocot stems, the vascular bundles are scattered in the ground tissue or the cortex.
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The vascular bundles in monocot stems are radial, exarch, and open.
The vascular bundles in monocot stems are radial, exarch, and open.
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The pith region in dicot plants is well developed and differentiated.
The pith region in dicot plants is well developed and differentiated.
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Epidermal hairs are present in both monocot and dicot stems.
Epidermal hairs are present in both monocot and dicot stems.
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The hypodermis layer in monocot stems consists of sclerenchyma cells.
The hypodermis layer in monocot stems consists of sclerenchyma cells.
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The vascular bundles in monocot stems consist of xylem towards the periphery and phloem towards the center.
The vascular bundles in monocot stems consist of xylem towards the periphery and phloem towards the center.
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Study Notes
Monocot Stem Characteristics
- Trichomes are present in monocot stems.
- Monocots undergo secondary growth, leading to the replacement of epidermis.
- The cortex in monocot stems consists of three distinct regions.
- The hypodermis in monocot stems is more elastic than in dicot stems.
- The ground tissue in monocot stems is differentiated into distinct units.
- Vascular bundles in monocot stems are mostly uniform in size.
- Vascular bundles in monocot stems are scattered in the ground tissue or the cortex.
- Vascular bundles in monocot stems are radial, exarch, and open.
- Vascular bundles in monocot stems consist of xylem towards the periphery and phloem towards the center.
Dicot Stem Characteristics
- The hypodermis in dicot stems consists of collenchyma cells that can prepare food for the plant.
- The general cortex region in dicot stems stores the food prepared by the hypodermis cells.
- The endodermis in dicot stems is a single-layered tissue with barrel-shaped cells that store a large amount of starch.
- Pericycle in dicot stems is primarily composed of sclerenchyma cells.
- Vascular bundles in dicot stems are arranged scattered throughout the stem.
- Each vascular bundle in dicot stems is collateral, exarch, and closed.
- The pith region in dicot plants is well developed and differentiated.
General Stem Characteristics
- Stems are a part of the root system of a plant.
- The main function of stems is to transport food from roots to leaves in a plant.
- Stomata in the stem play a role in the process of photosynthesis.
- In plants like cactus, the stem stores water and food to prevent water loss.
- The Zone of Elongation in an elongating stem is where meristem cells undergo rapid mitosis.
- The internal structure of both monocot and dicot stems consists of a compact layer of thick-walled cells as the epidermis.
- The differentiated cortex in the stem consists of parenchyma and sclerenchyma cells.
- Medullary rays function to protect the vascular bundles in plant stems.
- Bundle sheath fiber is present in both monocot and dicot stems.
- Epidermal hairs are present in both monocot and dicot stems.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between monocot and dicot stem anatomy, including the composition of the cortex region, hypodermis characteristics, and ground tissue differentiation. This quiz is based on Plant Anatomy Lecture 12 in Biology, taught by Dr. Shilan.
