Q. I. Pith is large and well-developed in monocots II. Monocot root don’t undergo any secondary growth In accordance to the above statements, identify the correct one
A) I is incorrect, but II is correct
B) II is incorrect, but I is correct
C) I and II are incorrect
D) I and II are correct
Explanation
Pith is well developed in the monocots and is small, inconspicuous in dicots In monocot, is there is no secondary growth due to the absence of vascular cambium between the xylem and phloem. But secondary growth is the characteristic of dicotyledonous plants
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