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In endarch condition of xylem, metaxylem lies _____ of protoxylem
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A on outer side
  • B on inner side
  • C both on inner and outer side
  • D in centre
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The correct answer is: on outer side
The endarch condition of xylem refers to the condition when the metaxylem lies towards the periphery and the protoxylem towards the pith while in exarch condition the metaxylem lies towards the centre and the protoxylem is situated towards the periphery. Endarch condition is seen in stem whereas exarch condition is found in roots of all vascular plants.

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