Question

Distinguish between the following: 

(i) Dicot flower and Monocot flower 

(ii) Gamopetalous and Polypetalous.

Answer 1

(i) Dicot flower and Monocot flower

S. No	Dicot Flower	Monocot Flower
(i)	Sepals and petals are present.	Perianth is present.
(ii)	Floral leaves are in the multiple of 2 or 5.	Floral leaves are in the multiple of three.

(ii) Gamopetalous and Polypetalous.

S. No	Gamopetalous	Polypetalous
(i)	Flowers in which petals are partially or completely fused are termed as gamopetalous flowers, e.g., petunia, Tobacco.	Flowers in which petals are free are polypetalous flowers, e.g., Hibiscus rosa sinesis (China rose).