What part of the plant would show the following :
$(a)$ Radial vascular bundle
$(b)$ Polyarch xylem
$(c)$ Well developed pith
In old trees the greater part of secondary xylem is dark brown and resistant to insect attack due to:
$(a)$ secretion of secondary metabolities and their deposition in the lumen of vessels.
$(b)$ deposition of organic compounds like tannins and resins in the central layers of stem.
$(c)$ deposition of suberin and aromatic substances in the outer layer of stem.
$(d)$ deposition of tannins, gum, resin and aromatic substances in the peripheral layers of stem.
$(e)$ presence of parenchyma cells, functionally active xylem elements and essential oils.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Vascular bundles in monocotyledons are considered closed because
Assertion : In collateral vascular bundles, phloem is situated towards inner side.
Reason : In monocot stem, cambium is present