Which of the Following Statements About Monocots is True

Question

Which of the following statements about monocots is true?
A) They lack sclerenchyma tissue.
B) They have a well-developed vascular cambium.
C) They do not produce bark.
D) Their lateral meristems give rise to wood.
E) Secondary growth occurs rather slowly.

Accepted Answer

Monocots do not produce bark because they generally lack secondary growth, which is responsible for the production of bark in dicots. This is due to the absence of a vascular cambium, which is necessary for secondary growth.