Compare monocot and dicot roots .which tissue do they have in common? How does the arrangement of the tissue differ?list a few other differences between monocot and dicot.

Answer 1

Monocot and dicot roots both have the following tissues in common: epidermis, cortex, endodermis, pericycle, and vascular tissues (xylem and phloem). However, the arrangement of these tissues differs in monocot and dicot roots.

In monocot roots, vascular bundles are scattered throughout the root, without a structured pattern. The xylem is located towards the center, with phloem surrounding it. In dicot roots, the vascular bundles are arranged in a distinct ring pattern, with xylem towards the center and phloem surrounding it.

Some other differences between monocot and dicot roots include:
1. Monocot roots have a fibrous root system, with numerous thin roots emerging from the base of the stem, while dicot roots have a taproot system, with a single dominant root and smaller lateral roots.
2. Monocot roots do not have a well-defined secondary growth (lateral growth), while dicot roots can undergo secondary growth, increasing in diameter over time.
3. Monocot roots typically have a pith in the center, while dicot roots do not have a pith.
4. Monocot roots have a narrow root cap, while dicot roots have a wider root cap.