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Distinguish between monocot and dicot with 2 examples |
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Answer» 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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