Monocot Stems Have Discrete Regions of Xylem and Phloem Arranged

question 47

Multiple Choice

Monocot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged ________; herbaceous dicot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged ________.

• A) in a ring; randomly
• B) in the stem center only; in a ring directly beneath the epidermis.
• C) directly beneath the epidermis; in the stem center only
• D) randomly; in a ring
• E) in a ring; in a ring

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that forms the outer layer of the body's surfaces and lines internal organs and cavities.

Connective Tissue

A type of tissue in the body that supports, binds together, and protects organs, consisting of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.

Integumentary System

The body’s covering, including the skin and its nails, glands, hair, and other associated structures.

Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions through ducts onto an epithelial surface, such as sweat, salivary, and digestive glands.