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In the diagram of T.S. of Stele of Dicot Root, the different parts have been indicated by alphabets; choose the answer in which these alphabets correctly match with the parts they indicate:

Updated On: Apr 18, 2024
  • A = Pericycle; B = Conjunctive tissue; C = Metaxylem; D = Protoxylem; E = Phloem; F = Pith

  • A = Endodermis; B = Conjunctive tissue; C = Protoxylem; D = Metaxylem; E = Phloem; F = Pith

  • A = Endodermis; B = Conjunctive tissue; C = Metaxylem; D = Protoxylem; E = Phloem; F = Pith

  • A = Endodermis; B = Pith; C = Protoxylem; D = Metaxylem; E = Phloem; F = Conjunctive tissue

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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is: A = Endodermis; B = Conjunctive tissue; C = Protoxylem; D = Metaxylem; E = Phloem; F = Pith

In the T.S. of stele of dicot plants, the xylem and phloem are arranged in an X-shape. The parenchyma tissue present between xylem and phloem is called conjunctive tissue. 

  • Endodermis - These are cells seen in the T.S. of stele of a dicot root without any intercellular spaces. 
  • Conjunctive Tissue - It separates xylem from phloem.
  • Protoxylem - In dicot plants, it is present away from the center. 
  • Metaxylem - It is situated towards the center. 
  • Phloem - In dicot roots, xylem and phloem are arranged radially i.e. they are present in different radii. 
  • Pith - At the center of the dicot roots, a small pith can be seen. 
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Concepts Used:

Anatomy of Dicotyledonous and Monocotyledonous Plants

Dicot Root:

  • Dicot plants have the taproot system.
  • The outermost layer is called the epidermis. The epidermal cells sometimes project out which appear as the root hairs.
  • The epidermis is followed by the multi-layered cortex, loosely made of the parenchyma cells with intercellular spaces.
  • The inner layer of the cortex is called endodermis, which is tightly packed by the barrel shaped-cells.
  • Endodermis is followed by pericycle, which are a few layers of thick-walled parenchyma cells.
  • In dicots, the central pith is not distinct.
  • There are two to four xylem and phloem.
  • The xylem and phloem are remarked by a layer of parenchymatous cells known as conjunctive tissue.

Monocot Root:

Monocot roots do not show much difference in the anatomy from that of the dicot roots.

  • Monocot plants possess an adventitious root system.
  • As in the dicots, the epidermis forms the outermost layer, followed by cortex, pericycle, endodermis, vascular bundles (xylem and phloem) and pith (random order).
  • Pith is conspicuous and large.
  • The number of xylem in a monocot is six or more.
  • Secondary growth is not seen in the monocot plants.