Question

How would you distinguish monocots from dicots?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Physical differences:

• Monocots are the plants whose seed has only cotyledons While seeds of dicots have two cotyledons.
• Monocots have fibrous root system while Dicots have tap root system.
• Leaves of Monocots show parallel venation while leaves of dicots show reticulate venation.
• The leaves of monocots have equal distribution of stomata both the surfaces while the leaves of dicots have greater number of stomata on the lower surface.
• Examples:

        Monocots: Maize, Rice etc.

         Dicots: Mango, Bean etc.