Which of the following correctly describes a major difference between monocot and eudicot plant stems?
A) Xylem and phloem occur in a ring in a eudicot stem, while phloem occur between arms of xylem in a monocot stem.
B) Xylem and phloem occur in a ring in a monocot stem, while phloem occur between arms of xylem in a eudicot stem.
C) Xylem and phloem occur in a ring in a eudicot stem, while xylem and phloem occur in scattered bundles in a monocot stem.
D) Xylem and phloem occur in a ring in a monocot stem, while xylem and phloem occur in scattered bundles in a eudicot stem.
E) Xylem and phloem occur in scattered bundles in a monocot stem, while phloem occur between arms of xylem in a eudicot stem.

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In eudicot (or dicot) stems, the vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) are organized in a ring, whereas in monocot stems, these tissues are typically scattered throughout the stem. This arrangement is a key distinguishing feature between these two major groups of flowering plants.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes a Major Difference Between