Exploring Monocots and Dicots

How do monocot seeds differ from dicot seeds?

• Monocot seeds have one cotyledon; dicot seeds have two cotyledons.

• Monocot seeds have two cotyledons; dicot seeds have one cotyledon.

• Monocot seeds are larger than dicot seeds.

• Dicot seeds have a single seed coat; monocot seeds have two.

What type of root system do monocots typically have?

• Adventitious root system

• Deep root system

• Fibrous root system

• Taproot system

Describe the root system commonly found in dicots.

• Fibrous root system

• The root system commonly found in dicots is a taproot system.

• Adventitious root system

• Shallow root system

How do the leaf structures of monocots and dicots differ?

• Monocots have net-like venation; dicots have parallel venation.

• Both monocots and dicots have the same leaf structure.

• Monocots have parallel venation; dicots have net-like venation.

• Monocots have circular venation; dicots have spiral venation.

What is one way to identify a monocot plant?

• Check for a woody stem structure.

• Look for net-like leaf venation.

• Identify the presence of flower petals.

• Look for parallel leaf venation.

What is one way to identify a dicot plant?

• Presence of two cotyledons in the seed.

• Leaves with parallel venation.

• Presence of one cotyledon in the seed.

• Flowers with multiple petals in a whorl.

Look at this leaf. Does it belong to monocots or dicots?

• Monocots

• Dicots

Look at this leaf. Is it monocot or dicot.

• Monocot

• Dicot

These roots are fibrous. Do they belong to monocots or dicots?

• Monocots

• Dicots

This is a tap root. Is the tap root monocot or dicot?

• Monocot

• Dicot