Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a dicot system?

A. the xylem is more interiorly located than the phloem
B. the cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular bundles
C. the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the cortex
D. the epidermis is completely encircled by the cortex

Correct Answer:

Option A – the xylem is more interiorly located than the phloem