Question
Biology Question on Gymnosperms
In Cycas, open vascular bundle is characterised by
A
phloem being sandwitched between xylem
B
cambiun present in between xylem and phloem
C
xylem being sandwitched between phloem
D
xylem and pholem occuring on different radii
Answer
cambiun present in between xylem and phloem
Explanation
Solution
An open vascular bundle is an arrangement of vascular tissue where xylem and phloem are arranged one above the other and has intrafescicular cambium in between. It is responsible for secondary growth.