Exemplar Problems

Question:

What are the characteristics of the vascular tissue system in dicots?

Answer:

In dicots, the vascular tissue system, comprising xylem and phloem, is typically arranged in a ring within the stem. The xylem often forms a distinct ‘X’ shape in cross-section. Dicots usually exhibit secondary growth, resulting in the thickening of stems and roots, which is facilitated by the vascular cambium, a lateral meristem.