Plant Kingdom Question 402

Question: Ectophloic siphonostele is found in [CBSE PMT 2005]

Options:

A) Adiantum and Cucurbitaceae

B) Osmunda and Equisetum

C) Marsilea and Botrychium

D) Dicksoni and Maidenhair fern

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The central pith is surrounded by xylem, phloem, pericycle and endodermis.

The phloem occurs only out side the xylem e.g., Osmunda.