Question

Monocot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged ___________________; herbaceous dicot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged ______________.

Answer 1

Monocot stems have vascular bundles scattered throughout the ground tissue, whereas dicot stems (eudicots) have vascular bundles arranged in a distinct ring.

Step-by-step explanation:

Monocot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged scattered throughout the ground tissue; herbaceous dicot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged in a distinct ring. In monocots, the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the stem, which is a defining characteristic of this group. On the other hand, dicots (or more specifically eudicots) typically have their vascular bundles organized in a circular pattern around the periphery of the stem's ground tissue, which forms the familiar ring seen in cross sections of their stems.

Answer 2

The terms that best complete the statement above are VASCULAR BUNDLES and VASCULAR BUNDLES, respectively. Monocot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged vascular bundles; herbaceous dicot stems have discrete regions of xylem and phloem arranged vascular bundles. The vascular bundle can be seen on the transport system of plants wherein it comes in two forms which are the xylem and the phloem.