As compared to a dicot root, a monocot root has

As compared to a dicot root, a monocot root has
  1. more abundant secondary xylem
  2. many xylem bundles
  3. inconspicuous annual rings
  4. relatively thicker periderm

Solution

The vasculature is radial in dicot root i.e., xylem bundles alternate with phloem bundles. Usually vascular bundles are $2-6$ in number while in monocot root the vascular strand consists of several ( 8 or more) alternate radial xylem and phloem bundles. Secondary growth takes place in dicot root while absent in monocot roots and annual rings do not form.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Mains)

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