Question
How would you distinguish monocots from dicots?
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Answer
Monocots and dicots can be differentiated through their morphological and anatomical characteristics.
| Characteristic | Monocot | Dicot |
| Morphology | | |
| Roots | Fibrous roots | Tap roots |
| Venation | Generally parallel venation | Generally reticulate venation |
| Flowers | Trimerous flowers | Pentamerous flowers |
| Cotyledons in seeds | One | Two |
| Anatomy | | |
| No. of vascular bundles in stem | Numerous | Generally 2 – 6 |
| Cambium | Absent | Present |
| Leaves | Isobilateral | Dorsiventral |
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