Structural Organisation In Animals Question 162

Question: Amphiphloic (bicollateral) condition of stele means that [BHU 1979; RPMT 1997; BVP 2003]

Options:

A) Phloem is surrounded by xylem

B) Phloem is on both sides of xylem

C) Phloem is internal to xylem

D) Phloem is external to xylem

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

When phloem is present on both external and internal sides of the xylem.

e.g., Marsilea, Adiantum.