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Describe the diversity seen in dicots due to their supportive structures.
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Dicots exhibit extensive diversity due to woody support systems in roots and stems, allowing them to grow into various forms, including trees and flowers like daisies.
Compare the root systems of monocots and dicots.
Monocots have a fibrous root system with roots spreading in all directions, primarily in the upper soil layer. Dicots have a tap root system with one main root that branches and can reach deeper soil layers.
What is a cotyledon?
A cotyledon is an embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants, first to appear after seed germination, and helps in absorbing nutrients until true leaves form.
Where are vascular bundles located in the stems of monocots?
In monocots, vascular bundles are scattered and mostly near the edge.
Describe the arrangement of vascular bundles in dicot stems.
Dicot stems have vascular bundles arranged in a ring.
Why can dicots grow into diverse forms?
Dicots can grow into diverse forms because of their extensive woody support system in roots and stems.
What type of cotyledons do monocots and dicots have?
Monocots have one cotyledon, while dicots have two cotyledons.
What type of growth and stem characteristics are generally seen in monocots?
Monocots are generally herbaceous with no persistent woody stem, have green flexible stems, grow fast, and produce many seeds quickly.
In which layer of soil do the roots of monocots primarily spread?
The roots of monocots primarily spread in the upper soil layer.
How do the flower petals of monocots differ from those of dicots?
Monocots have flower petals in multiples of three, while dicots have petals in multiples of four or five.
Describe the vein pattern in the leaves of monocots.
Monocots have leaves with parallel veins and long slender blades.
Give an example of a plant that belongs to the dicot category.
An example of a plant that belongs to the dicot category is a daisy.
Which type of plant typically grows faster: monocots or dicots?
Monocots typically grow faster than dicots.
How are the veins arranged in dicot leaves compared to monocot leaves?
Dicot leaves have branched veins, whereas monocot leaves have parallel veins.
What is the primary function of a cotyledon in a seedling?
The primary function of a cotyledon is to absorb nutrients until the true leaves of the plant form.
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