Monocots and Dicots

Question 1

What’s the order of Angiosperms?

Answer 1

Monocotyledons (Monocots)
Eudicotyledons (Dicots)

Question 2

How are vascular bundles arranged in Monocots as opposed to Dicots?

Answer 2

Vascular bundles in Monocots are typically scattered around the stem whilst in Dicots they are arranged in a circular fashion along the outer edges.

Question 3

How many cotyledons (Embryonic leaves) do they have?

Answer 3

Monocots typically have one cotyledon while Dicots have two.

Question 4

What multiples are the leaves in for the two?

Answer 4

Monocots are in multiples of 3 while Dicots are in multiples of 4-5.

Question 5

What is the leaf structure for the two?

Answer 5

Monocots typically have narrow leaves with parallel veins while Dicots have broad leaves with branching veins.

Question 6

What are the roots like for the two?

Answer 6

Monocots typically have a fibrous, branching root system while Dicots have a tap root system.

Question 7

Examples?

Answer 7

Monocots: Corn/Rice
Dicots: Maple tree