Question

E. Differentiate between the following.
1. Monocot and dicot leaf
2. Simple and compound leaf
3. Reticulate and parallel venation​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.monocot and dicot -The main difference between monocot and dicot is that monocot contains a single cotyledon in its embryo whereas dicot contains two cotyledons in its embryo

2.simple and compound- simple leaf blade is undivided as shown on the left (though the margins may be toothed or even lobed). The blade of a compound leaf is divided into several leaflets as shown on the right. If there is doubt as to whether you are looking at a leaf or a leaflet, locate the lateral buds.

3.reticulate and parallel venation- The orientation of veins is parallel to one another in parallel venation, but in reticulate venation, the veins produce a network or web-like structure. Parallel venation is seen monocot plants like banana, bamboo, wheat, maize, etc. Reticulate venation is seen in dicot plants like mango, hibiscus, ficus, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.Monocot leaf - Contains single cotyledon in its embryo.

* Dicot leaf - Contains two cotyledons in its embryo.

2.Simple leaf - Have single leaf blade or lamina.

*Compound leaf - Have smaller and separate leaf blades.

3.Reticulate venation - Is an arrangement of veins in a leaf in which all veins forms a web-like structure.

*Parallel leaf - Is an arrangement of veins in a leaf in which all veins are parallel to each other.