Find the statement that is NOT correct with regard to the structure of monocot stem.
- Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed.
- Phloem parenchyma is absent.
- Hypodermis is parenchymatous.
- Vascular bundles are scattered.
Answer
(3) Hypodermis is parenchymatous.
Solution
The monocot stem has a sclerenchymatous hypodermis, numerous scattered, conjoint and closed vascular bundles, and phloem parenchyma is absent.
Hence 'Hypodermis is parenchymatous' is not correct.
Answer: (3)