The following question is based on the drawings of root or stem cross sections shown in the figure.

Refer to the figure. A monocot stem is represented by ________.
A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) IV only

Question

The following question is based on the drawings of root or stem cross sections shown in the figure.

Refer to the figure. A monocot stem is represented by ________.
A) I only 
B) II only 
C) III only 
D) IV only

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cross section of the stem in II shows scattered vascular bundles throughout the ground tissue, which is a characteristic feature of monocot stems. The other options show either no vascular bundles (I) or a ring of vascular bundles (III and IV), which are characteristic features of dicot stems.

The Following Question Is Based on the Drawings of Root