Assertion(A): Secondary growth is absent in monocots
Reason(R): Monocots lack vascular cambium.
 
1. Both (A) & (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but (R)  is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is a true statement but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) ​​​​​​​and (R) are false statements.
Subtopic:  Monocot Stem |
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Select incorrect statements from the given below:

(i) Endodermis with Casparian strips are found in the dicot stem.
(ii) The endodermis is a part of the stele.
(iii) Open vascular bundles are found in some monocots.
(iv) Bulliform cells are found in the upper epidermis in the isobilateral leaf.

1 (i) and (ii)
2. (ii) and (iii)
3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
4. Only (iv)

Subtopic:  Monocot Stem |
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