Monocot Vascular Bundles Do Not Have a Vascular Cambium Between

question 65

Multiple Choice

Monocot vascular bundles do not have a vascular cambium between the xylem and phloem. This means that monocots ________.

• A) are much less efficient at conducting water and sugars
• B) have very thin stems
• C) do not produce wood in annual rings
• D) cannot produce lateral shoots

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Definitions:

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information in the breeding population of a particular species, representing the variety of genes available.

Inbreeding

The breeding of closely related individuals, which can increase the risk of offspring inheriting genetic defects or diseases.

Outbreeding

The practice of mating organisms that are not closely related, which is often used to increase genetic diversity within a population.