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Distinguish between monocot and dicot with 2 examples​

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Monocotyledon vs Dicotyledon

Monocotyledon Dicotyledon

The monocot embryos have a single cotyledon                                                                The dicot embryos have a pair of cotyledons

They have a fibrous root SYSTEM                                                                               They have a tap root system

Leaves in monocots have parallel venation                                                        Leaves in dicots have reticulate or net venation

In monocot flowers, the count of parts of the flower is a multiple of three or equal to  three                                                                                                                    The count of parts in a dicot flower is a multiple of four or five or equal to  four or five

The ROOTS and stems of Monocotyledons does not possess a CAMBIUM and cannot increase in diameter                                                                                                          The roots and stems of Dicotyledons possess a cambium and have the ability to increase in diameter.

A few examples of monocotyledons are garlic, onions, wheat, corn and grass                                                                                                                                A few examples of dicots are beans, cauliflower, apples and PEAR



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