Question

Differentiate between Dicot Root and  Monocot Root.

Answer 1

Dicot Root	Monocot Root
1. Cortex is comparatively narrow.	1. Cortex is very wide.
2. Endodermis is less thickened casparian stripes are more prominent.	2. Endodermal cells are highly thickened  Casparian strips are visible only in young roots.
3. The xylem and phloem bundles varies from 2 to 5.	3. Xylem and phloem are more than 6  (polyarch).
4. Pith is absent or very small.	4. Well developed pith is present.
5. Secondary growth takes place with the help of vascular cambium and cork cambium.	5. Secondary growth is absent.