Question

11. Differentiate between monocotyledon and dicotyledon, giving one example each.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Monocotyledon :The monocot embryos have a single cotyledon. They have a fibrous root system

Dicotyledon: The dicot embryos have a pair of cotyledons. They have a tap root system

Answer 2

MONOCOTYLEDON :

• Monocotyledon are the angiosperms which bears seed with a single cotyledon.

• Vascular bundles are closed.

• Secondary growth is absent.

• Roots are adventetious.

• Flowers are timerous.

• Example : Wheat and grass.

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DICOTYLEDON :

• Dicotyledons are the angiosperms which bears seed with two cotyledons.

• Vascular bundles of stem are arranged in the form of ring.

• Embryo is with two cotyledons.

• Bark is seperable.

• Flowers are generally tetramerous.

• Example : Mango and mustard.

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