Question 10
How would you distinguish monocots from dicots?
Monocots and dicots can be differentiated through their morphological and anatomical characteristics.
Characteristic | Monocot | Dicot |
Morphology |
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Roots | Fibrous roots | Tap roots |
Venation | Generally parallel venation | Generally reticulate venation |
Flowers | Trimerous flowers | Pentamerous flowers |
Cotyledons in seeds | One | Two |
Anatomy |
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No. of vascular bundles in stem | Numerous | Generally 2 – 6 |
Cambium | Absent | Present |
Leaves | Isobilateral | Dorsiventral |