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Write down differences between dicot and monocot.


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Definition:

  1. Plants having only one cotyledon within the seed are called monocotyledons or monocot plants.
  2. A plant having two cotyledons within a seed is called a dicotyledon or dicot plant.

Difference:

S.no.monocotdicot
1Plants having only one cotyledon within the seed are called monocotyledons or monocot plantPlants having two cotyledons within a seed are called dicotyledons or dicot plants.
2They have a fibrous root systemThey have a tap root system
3Leaves in monocots have parallel venationLeaves in dicots have reticulate or net venation
4Flower parts are present in multiples of three.The flower parts are present in multiples of four or five.
5A few examples of monocotyledons are garlic, onions, wheat, corn, and grass, etc.A few examples of dicots are beans, cauliflower, apples and pear, etc.

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