Question
Draw illustrations to bring out the anatomical difference between: Monocot root and Dicot root.
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Answer
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S.No.
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Monocot Root
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Dicot Root
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1.
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Cortex is very wide.
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Cortex is comparatively narrow.
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2.
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Outer cortex is usually differentiated into exodermis.
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Outer cortex is usually not differentiated into exodermis.
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3.
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Endodermis contains prominent casparian strips only in young roots.
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Endodermis contains prominant casparian strips.
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4.
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Xylem and phloem bundles are many in number 8 or more.
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Xylem and phloem bundles vary in number from 2-6.
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5.
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Metaxylem vessels are oval or rounded.
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Metaxylem vessels generally angular.
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6.
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No secondary growth.
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Secondary growth takes place.
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7.
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Pith is large and well-developed.
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Pith is small or absent.
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