Question

How could one visually distinguish a

monocot root from a dicot root? How could one
visually distinguish between the cross-section of
a monocot root and dicot root?

Answer 1

by the arrangement of the xylem and phloem.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a dicot, the xylem and phloem form an X or Y shape compared to the monocot are arranged in a ring formation.
Gives rise to cork cambium, parts of the vascular cambium, and lateral roots Gives rise to lateral roots only

Vascular Tissues

Has a limited number of Xylem and Phloem Has a higher number of Xylem and Phloem

Shape of Xylem

Answer 2

Monocots have flower parts in threes or multiples of threes as shown in the flowers to the left. Dicots have flower parts in multiples of fours or fives like the five-petaled dicot flower

Step-by-step explanation: