Biology · ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Radial arrangement of vascular bundles, where xylem and phloem are arranged in an alternate manner along different radii, is commonly found in roots. Statement II: Conjoint vascular bundles feature xylem and phloem jointly situated along the same radius, which is typical of stems and leaves. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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