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JAMB Biology 1985 Question 11

Question 11

Structure of Flowering Plants

In an angiosperm leaf, the xylem is

  1. A.beside the phloem
  2. B.surrounded by the phloem
  3. C.above the phloem
  4. D.around the phloem
  5. E.in separate bundles from the phloem.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (above the phloem)

Explanation

In the veins of a leaf, xylem and phloem share each vascular bundle. The xylem lies on the upper side and the phloem on the lower side.