Question

Angiosperms are the most diverse group of plants in the Plant Kingdom. Select the statement from below that is correct related to them.

• A. Within angiosperms, monocot & dicot are anatomically different.
• B. Within angiosperms, monocot & dicot are morphologically and anatomically different.
• C. Within angiosperms, monocot & dicot are anatomically similar but morphologically different.
• D. Within angiosperms, monocot & dicot are anatomically & morphologically same.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Monocotyledons and Dicotyledons are two classes of Angisoperms. These groups show differences in their anatomy (inner arrangement of tissues and parts) as well as their morphology (external appearance). Leaf wise the venation of dicot and monocot differ. Anatomy wise leaf of monocot have stomata on both upper and lower side unlike dicot which has stomata on one side of leaf (lower side).