Plants

Question 1

What are the differences between monocot and dicot?

Answer 1

Monocot

• one seed
• ring roots
• vascular bundles are scattered
• veins are parallel
• flowers in 3 parts
• no presence of wood
• root system: fibrous

Dicot

• two seeds
• star roots
• vascular bundles in ring shape
• veins are pinnate or palmate
• flowers in 4 or 5 parts
• presence of wood
• root system: taproot

Question 2

What is xylem and phloem?

Answer 2

xylem: vascular tissue that transports water and minerals from roots to leaves
phloem: vascular tissue that transports nutrients from source to growth areas or to roots for storage

Question 3

What is the cuticle of leaves?

Answer 3

• a waxy layer on the epidermis that is secreted by epidermal cells
• helps reduce water loss from leaves by reducing evaporation

Question 4

What are the different types of root systems?

Answer 4

taproot: anchors plant, absorbs water and minerals, food and water storage
fibrous root: anchors plant, absorbs water and minerals
modified root: food and water storage