What is the difference between Monocot and Dicot?
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Explanation:
Dicot Monocot
Embryo As the name suggests, the dicot embryo has two cotyledons. Monocotyledons have one cotyledon in the embryo.
Leaf venation Leaf veins are reticulated (branched). Leaf veins are parallel.
Type of leaves Dorsiventral Isobilateral
Stomata in leaves Some dicots are epistomatous i.e., they have stomata only on one surface on their leaves. Monocots are amphistomatous i.e., monocot leaves have stomata on both the upper and lower surface.
Bulliform cells Dicot leaves do not have bulliform cells. Many monocots have bulliform cells on their leaves to regulate the loss of water.
Flowers Petals in multiples of four or five. May bear fruit ( if tree). Petals in multiples of three.
Root Pattern Taproot system Fibrous
Answer:
Monocot: Embryo with single cotyledon
Dicot: Embryo with two cotyledon