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