Give three anatomical differences between a monocot root and a dicot root.

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Monocot root Dicot root
(i) There are numerous xylem and phloem, that is 8 - many. The xylem and phloem are limited, that is 2 to 8.
(ii) Pith is large and well developed. Pith is absent or very small.
(iii) No secondary growth occurs in it. Secondary growth occurs in it.
(iv) The conjunctive tissue is most sclerenchyma. Conjunctive tissue is parenchyma.

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Monocot root	Dicot root
(i) There are numerous xylem and phloem, that is 8 - many.	The xylem and phloem are limited, that is 2 to 8.
(ii) Pith is large and well developed.	Pith is absent or very small.
(iii) No secondary growth occurs in it.	Secondary growth occurs in it.
(iv) The conjunctive tissue is most sclerenchyma.	Conjunctive tissue is parenchyma.