Question

With reference to number of seeds, venation in the leaves, and type of roots, differentiate between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.

Answer 1

Monocot	Dicot
The monocot embryos have a single cotyledon.	The dicot embryos have a pair of cotyledons.
Leaves in monocots have parallel venation.	Leaves in dicots have reticulate or net venation.
They have a fibrous root system.	They have a tap root system.
The roots and stems of Monocotyledons do not possess a cambium and cannot increase in diameter.	The roots and stems of Dicotyledons possess a cambium and have the ability to increase in diameter.
A few examples of monocotyledons are garlic, onions, wheat, corn and grass.	A few examples of dicots are beans, apples and pear.