MCQ
Given below are two statements :

Statement $I:$ Endarch and exarch are the terms often used for describing the position of secondary xylem in the plant body.

Statement $II:$ Exarch condition is the most common feature of the root system.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is true
  • B
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false
  • D
    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is false

Answer

Correct option: A.
Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is true
a
Endarch and exarch are the terms often used for describing the position of primary xylem in the plant body.

Primary xylem is of two types protoxylem and metaxylem. On the basis of relative position of protoxylem and metaxylem in the organ the arrangement of primary xylem can be endarch or exarch.

Exarch type of primary xylem is seen in roots. Therefore, Statement $I$ is false and Statement $I I$ is true.

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