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A characteristic feature of a transverse section of an old dicot root is that it show secondary xylem

A

interrupted by primary rays and exarch primary xylem.

B

interrupted by primary medullary rays exarch primary xylem.

C

uninterrupted by primary medullary rays exarch primary xylem.

D

uninterrupted by primary medullary rays endarch primary xylem.

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