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Which type of root has more than six xylem bundles?
Which type of root has more than six xylem bundles?
- Monocot root (correct)
- Taproot
- Dicot root
- Fibrous root
Which part of the monocotyledonous root is large and well-developed?
Which part of the monocotyledonous root is large and well-developed?
- Endodermis
- Pericycle
- Pith (correct)
- Cortex
In which type of root does the pith have a significant presence?
In which type of root does the pith have a significant presence?
- Taproot
- Fibrous root
- Dicot root
- Monocot root (correct)
Which type of root undergoes secondary growth?
Which type of root undergoes secondary growth?
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How many xylem bundles are typically found in a dicot root?
How many xylem bundles are typically found in a dicot root?
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Monocotyledonous Root Anatomy
- The anatomy of monocot roots is similar to dicot roots in many respects.
- The monocot root has the following tissue layers: epidermis, cortex, endodermis, pericycle, vascular bundles, and pith.
- A key difference between monocot and dicot roots is the number of xylem bundles: monocot roots typically have more than six (polyarch) xylem bundles.
- Pith is large and well-developed in monocot roots.
- Monocotyledonous roots do not undergo secondary growth.
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