When comparing monocots and dicots under a microscope, there are several key differences in the structure of their stems and roots that can help us make conclusions about their classification.
1. Stems:
- Monocots: In monocot stems, vascular bundles (xylem and phloem) are scattered throughout the stem. The arrangement is usually in a circular pattern. The ground tissue is usually homogeneous and lacks distinct organization.
- Dicots: In dicot stems, vascular bundles are arranged in a ring around the central pith. There is usually a distinct pattern of arrangement of vascular bundles, with xylem toward the center and phloem toward the outside. The ground tissue is often differentiated into cortex and pith.
2. Roots:
- Monocots: In monocot roots, the vascular tissue is usually arranged in a ring near the periphery of the root, with a central pith in the center. The endodermis usually lacks a distinct Casparian strip.
- Dicots: In dicot roots, the vascular tissue is arranged in a central core, with pith tissue surrounding it. The endodermis typically has a prominent Casparian strip.
Based on these structural differences, we can make conclusions about whether a plant is a monocot or a dicot by observing the arrangement of vascular bundles, ground tissue, and endodermis in the stem and root under a microscope.
How can we make conclusion between monocots and dicots in relation to microscope structure of steam and root
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