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Internal Structure of Monocot Root MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

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  • SUMMARY - Internal Structure of Monocot Root Showing Primary Growth is considered one of the most asked concept.

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Read the following statements:

STATEMENT i): Pericycle in monocot root gives rise to lateral roots only.

STATEMENT ii): The shape of the Xylem in a monocot root is y-shaped.

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SUMMARY - Internal Structure of Monocot Root Showing Primary Growth

SUMMARY - Internal Structure of Monocot Root Showing Primary Growth

  • It has epidermis, cortex, endodermis, pericycle, vascular bundles and pith. 
  • As compared to the dicot root which have fewer xylem bundles, there are usually more than six (polyarch) xylem bundles in the monocot root. 
  • Pith is large and well developed.
  • Monocotyledonous roots do not undergo any secondary growth.

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SUMMARY - Internal Structure of Monocot Root Showing Primary Growth

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