JAMB Biology 1988 Question 17

Question 17

Structure of Flowering Plants

In the transverse section of the leaf of maize vascular bundles are arranged in

  1. A.a row
  2. B.one circle
  3. C.alternate positions
  4. D.two circles
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a row)

Explanation

A maize leaf has parallel veins, so in a cross-section the vascular bundles lie side by side in a single row.