The Following Question Is Based on This Cross Section of a Monocot

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Multiple Choice

The following question is based on this cross section of a monocot stem. Which of the following is NOT a pattern of vascular bundles evident in this stem?

• A) smaller vascular bundles toward the outside, larger bundles toward the center
• B) xylem toward the outside of each bundle, phloem toward the center
• C) vascular bundles more densely arranged toward the outside, less dense towards the center
• D) vascular bundles arranged in concentric rings

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