Select incorrect statement with respect to the anatomy of monocot stem

1. Parenchymatous ground tissue is extended from the bottom of hypodermis to center
2. Hypodermis is made of thick-walled living mechanical tissue
3. Vascular bundles are conjoint, collateral and closed with endarch xylem
4. Pith is absent
Subtopic:  Monocot Stem |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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The presence of protoxylem lacuna is considered a characteristic anatomical feature of:
1. Dicot stem, due to early disintegration of protoxylem elements
2. Monocot stem, resulting from the breakdown of protoxylem during development
3. Dicot root, due to radial arrangement of vascular tissues
4. Monocot root, due to presence of large pith
Subtopic:  Vascular Tissue System | Anatomy of Root | Dicot Stem | Monocot Stem |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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