Given below are two statements: I. Endarch and exarch describe the position of secondary xylem. II. Exarch is a common feature of roots. Choose the correct answer:

Options

1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Correct Answer

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Explanation

Endarch/exarch describe *primary* xylem orientation; exarch is seen in roots, endarch in stems.

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