Anatomy of Root
Anatomy of Root: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Polyarch Vascular Bundles, Quiescent Centre, Anatomy of Root, Anatomy of Dicot Root, Vascular Bundle of Dicot Root, Anatomy of Monocot Root, and Vascular Bundle of Monocot Root.
Important Questions on Anatomy of Root
Two cross-sections of stem and root appear simple when viewed by the naked eye. But under a microscope, they can be differentiated by:
The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a
Polyarch and exarch vascular bundles occur in
Which one of the following options correctly represents the tissue arrangement in roots
Polyarch, Endarch, Exarch, Pith less developed, Hypodermis, Cuticle, Pith Well developed, Cambium. How many structure/Characters belongs to Monocotyledons root -
Polyarch vascular bundles generally occur in
Consider the following statements:
1. Epidermis and cortex of monocot root are similar to those of dicot root.
2. Hypodermis of dicot stem consists of sclerenchymatous cells.
3. The cells of bundle sheath in maize leaf serve as temporary storage cells.
4. The dicot leaf is hypostomatic.
Which of these statements are correct?
How do roots of monocot plants differ from that of dicot plants?
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
In which of the following would you find radial arrangement of vascular bundles?
(a) Sunflower root
(b) Sunflower stem
(c) Wheat stem
(d) Maize root
Which of the following are properties of quiescent cells?
Match from the columns given below:
| Parts of Dicot Roots | Consists of |
| Epiblema | Unicellular root hair. |
| Casparian strips | Vascular bundle and pith. |
| Pericycle | Waxy material suberin. |
| Stele | Thick walled parenchyomatous cells. |
The correct differentiating point between trichome and root hair is
As we go from the periphery to the center of a dicot root, what is the correct order of tissues?
Identify the correct sequence of pathway of water through the root tissues:
The endodermis is a part of _________.
Cell walls of root hairs for absorbing water must be
Root cap has no function in water absorption, because
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the anatomy of dicotyledonous roots?
