Question

Difference between Dorsiventral (Dicot) Leaf and Isobilateral (monocot) Leaf.

Answer 1

Dorsiventral (Dicot) Leaf	Isobilateral (monocot) Leaf
1. Stomata are absent or less abundant on the upper side.	1. The stomata are equally distributed on both sides.
2. Mesophyll is differentiated into two partsupper palisade parenchyma and lower spongy parenchyma.	2. Mesophyll is undifferentitated.
3. Bundle sheath is single layered and formed of colourless cells.	3. Bundle sheath may be single or double layered.
4. Hypodermis of the mid-rib region is collenchymatous.	4. Hypodermis of the mid-rib region is sclerenchymatous.