Monocots vs. Dicots

Front

What are the two main categories of flowering plants?

Back

Monocots and Dicots.

Front

What type of root system do dicots typically have?

Back

Tap roots.

Front

What type of root system do monocots typically have?

Back

Fibrous roots.

Front

What type of veins do monocots typically have in their leaves?

Back

Parallel veins.

Front

What type of veins do dicots typically have in their leaves?

Back

Branching veins.

Front

How many cotyledons do monocots have?

Back

One cotyledon.

Front

How many cotyledons do dicots have?

Back

Two cotyledons.

Front

What is a characteristic feature of monocot flowers?

Back

Flowers with petals in multiples of 3.

Front

What is a characteristic feature of dicot flowers?

Back

Flowers with petals in multiples of 4 or 5.

Front

Where is the vascular tissue located in monocots?

Back

Scattered throughout the stem.