Class 11 · Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Monocot Parallel Venation & Vascular Bundle Anatomy — NEET Biology

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The parallel venation in monocot leaves is reflected in the near similar sizes of vascular bundles (except in main veins) as seen in vertical sections of the leaves.

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 6 · Paragraph 20
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In an anatomical section, stomata with dumb-bell shaped guard cells are seen along with parallel venation in leaves. Which tissue systems are being combined?

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Correct answer: A Epidermal + vascular in monocot leaf

Dumb-bell shaped guard cells belong to the epidermal system, and parallel venation reflects the vascular bundle organisation of monocot leaves.

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The parallel venation in monocot leaves is reflected in the near similar sizes of vascular bundles (except in main veins) as seen in vertical sections of the leaves.
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