Anatomy of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants — NEET Biology Questions

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Why is pith prominent in dicot stem but absent in dicot root?
  • A. Pith is only present in monocots
  • B. Stem requires more support while root doesn't
  • C. Pith becomes xylem in roots and remains in stem
  • D. Roots have a central vascular cylinder occupying core region
✅ Correct Answer: D
In roots, vascular tissue occupies the central region, reducing or eliminating pith.
MCQ
The endodermis in dicot root has cells with:
  • A. Thick walls and lignin
  • B. Casparian strips with suberin
  • C. Casparian strips with silica
  • D. Caspian strips with suberin
✅ Correct Answer: B
Casparian strips are bands of suberin in radial walls of endodermal cells.
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MCQ
Where are more stomata generally present in dorsiventral leaf?
  • A. Abaxial epidermis
  • B. Adaxial epidermis
  • C. Palisade mesophyll
  • D. Midrib
✅ Correct Answer: A
The lower surface (abaxial) of dorsiventral leaves generally bears more stomata.
MCQ
How many xylem bundles are usually present in monocot roots?
  • A. Two to four
  • B. Four to six
  • C. One or two
  • D. More than six
✅ Correct Answer: D
Monocot roots are typically polyarch, meaning they have more than six xylem bundles.
MCQ
Why is cambium absent in monocot root vascular bundles?
  • A. Monocot roots lack secondary growth
  • B. Cambium is present only in leaves
  • C. It converts to xylem
  • D. It is replaced by pericycle
✅ Correct Answer: A
Lateral meristem like cambium is not present in monocot roots.

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