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The monocot root differs from the dicot root in having
APolyarch xylem and large pith inside
BDiarch xylem and small pith inside
COpen vascular bundles with cambium
DSecondary growth via vascular cambium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Polyarch xylem and large pith inside
Monocot root features: polyarch (>6) xylem, large pith, no cambium and hence no secondary growth. Dicot roots have 2-4 xylem patches, small pith and (later) secondary growth via cambium.
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