WAEC Biology 1991 (August) Question 25

Question 25

Structure of Flowering Plants

Which of the following is not seen in the transverse section of a young monocotyledonous stem?

  1. A.Parenchyma
  2. B.Phloem
  3. C.Xylem
  4. D.Cambium
  5. E.Sclerenchyma
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Cambium)

Explanation

Monocot vascular bundles have no cambium (they are 'closed').