Question

Find the statement that is NOT correct with regard to the structure of monocot stem.

Options

• Hypodermis is parenchymatous.

• Vascular bundles are scattered.

• Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed.

• Phloem parenchyma is absent.

Answer 1

Hypodermis is parenchymatous.

Explanation:

Instead of parenchymatous tissue, the hypodermis is composed of collenchymatous or sclerenchymatous tissue, which provides mechanical strength. Vascular bundles are dispersed. Vascular bundles are closed and conjoint. There is no phloem parenchyma.