Question: 118. Find the statement that is NOT correct with regard to the structure of monocot stem.
(1) Hypodermis is parenchymatous.
(2) Vascular bundles are scattered.
(3) Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed.
(4) Phloem parenchyma is absent.
Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
In a typical monocot stem, the hypodermis is sclerenchymatous and provides mechanical strength to the plant.
Parenchymatous hypodermis is a characteristic feature of dicot stems, not monocot stems.
In monocot stems, the vascular bundles are scattered throughout the ground tissue instead of being arranged in a ring.
The vascular bundles in monocots are conjoint and closed, meaning xylem and phloem occur together and cambium is absent.
Phloem parenchyma is absent in monocot stems.
Therefore, the statement that is NOT correct is option (1).