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WAEC Biology 2017 Question 11

Question 11

Structure of Flowering Plants

The diagram below illustrates the transverse section of a

Diagram for this question
  1. A.dicotyledonous root.
  2. B.monocotyledonous root.
  3. C.dicotyledonous stem.
  4. D.monocotyledonous stem.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (dicotyledonous stem.)

Explanation

The vascular bundles are arranged in a single ring near the edge, which is the pattern in a dicot stem. Monocot stems have scattered bundles and roots have xylem in the centre.