Question

Distinguish between anatomy of dicot root and monocot root.

Answer 1

Anatomy of dicot root	Anatomy of monocot root
1. Pith is narrow.	Pith is large and well developed.
2. Diarch, triarch or tetrarch condition can be observed. (Xylem bundles vary from two to six number)	Polyarch condition is observed, (xylem bundles are more than six)
3. Cambium is formed in later stage between xylem and phloem which causes secondary growth.	Secondary growth is absent.