Monocots vs Dicots

What is the key difference between monocotyledons and dicotyledons?

• Monocots have adventitious roots, while dicots have taproots.

• Monocots have parallel veins in their leaves, while dicots have branching veins.

• Monocots have floral organs in multiples of three, while dicots have them in multiples of four or five.

• Monocots have more scattered vascular bundles in their stems, while dicots have vascular bundles arranged in a ring.

How many cotyledons do monocots have?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the arrangement of veins in the leaves of dicots?

• Ring

• Scattered

• Branching

• Parallel

What type of root system do monocots have?

• Branching

• Adventitious

• Fibrous

• Taproot

How are the vascular bundles arranged in the stems of dicots?

• Scattered

• Ring

• Parallel

• Branching