Select the incorrect statement regarding the anatomy of a typical monocotyledonous stem

Options

A. Phloem parenchyma is absent.
B. Vascular bundles are scattered, conjoint, collateral and closed. Each vascular bundle is surrounded by a bundle sheath.
C. Ground tissue is differentiated into cortex, endodermis, pericycle and pith
D. Each vascular bundle is surrounded by a bundle sheath

Answer

C

Explanation

Ground tissue of a monocot stem is a mass of similar cells which does not show distinction into cortex, endodermis, percycle, pith, etc.