Assertion : In collateral vascular bundles phloem is situated toward inner side.
Reason : In monocot stem, cambium is present .

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

D

Explanation

In collateral vascular bundle xylem is seen towards the inner side and phloem towards outer side. This may be either open or closed. Monocot stems such as corn, palms do not have a vascular cambium and do not exhibit secondary growth by the production of annual rings.