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As compared to a dicot root, a monocot root has
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsNEETNEET 2012 (Mains)
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  • A more abundant secondary xylem
  • B many xylem bundles
  • C inconspicuous annual rings
  • D relatively thicker periderm
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The correct answer is: many xylem bundles
The vasculature is radial in dicot root i.e., xylem bundles alternate with phloem bundles. Usually vascular bundles are $2-6$ in number while in monocot root the vascular strand consists of several ( 8 or more) alternate radial xylem and phloem bundles. Secondary growth takes place in dicot root while absent in monocot roots and annual rings do not form.

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