Question : Describe the vascular bundle of a monocot root.

1.	Question : Describe the vascular bundle of a monocot root.
Answer» Solution :Vascular bundle of monocol root. It CONSISTS of several ( 8 or more) alternate radial xylem and phloem bundles. The vascular bundles are arranged in the form of ring with a PITH in the centre. Xylem is exarch with protoxylem towardsoutside and metaxylem towards centre. Function. Xylem provides MECHANICAL strength and is MEANT for CONDUCTION of water and mineral. Phloem alternates with xylem. These two are separated by conjunctive parenchyma. Function. Phloem is meant for translocation of organic food .

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