Question

Differentiate between dicotyledonous seed and monocotyledonous seed.

Answer 1

1. The seeds which contain two cotyledons are called dicotyledonous seeds.
2. The seeds which contain one cotyledon are called monocotyledonous seeds.

Dicotyledonous seed	Monocotyledonous seed
1. Two cotyledons are found in each seed.	1. Only one cotyledon is found in the seed.
2. Endosperm is absent.	2. Endosperm is present.
3. Food is stored in cotyledons.	3. Food is stored in the endosperm.
4. Seed is enclosed in a seed coat.	4. Seed coat and fruit wall fuse to form grain.
5. Eg. Gram, kidney bean, pea.	5. Eg. Wheat, rice, maize.