Phloem parenchyma is GENERALLY ABSENT in
ADicot root phloem of vascular bundle
BDicot stem phloem of vascular bundle
CMesophyll of dicot leaf vein
DMonocot stem phloem of vascular bundle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Monocot stem phloem of vascular bundle
Phloem parenchyma is absent in monocot stem phloem. Companion cells, sieve tubes and (often) phloem fibres are present. In dicots, phloem parenchyma is generally present.
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