Question

Which among the following statements is incorrect about monocotyledonous tissue system?

(a) Buliform cells that help in the curling of leaves are absent in monocot leaf

(b) Epidermis covers the entire plant and protects the plant from external damage

(c) Vascular bundles in monocot stem are neither radial nor conjoint

(d) In a monocot stem pericycle is absent

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

My question is based upon Anatomy of Monocotyledonous Plants topic in division Anatomy of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Buliform cells that help in the curling of leaves are absent in monocot leaf

Easiest explanation: Buliform cells that help in the curling of leaves are present in monocot leaf. Epidermis covers the entire plant and protects the plant from external damage. Vascular bundles in monocot stem are neither radial nor conjoint. In a monocot stem pericycle is absent.