NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference between monocotyledons and dicotyledons is that monocot contains a single cotyledon in its embryo whereas dicot contains two cotyledons in its embryo.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cotyledon refers to the ‘first seed leaf’, present in the embryo. If it is a single seed leaf, then it is categorised as monocots and if it is a pair of leaves then it is categorised as dicots.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cotyledons are structures that provide energy and nutrients to the young plant. Monocots have one cotyledon, and dicots have two. Monocots and dicots differ in several other major ways, as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition: Plants having only one cotyledon within the seed are called monocotyledons or monocot plants. A plant having two cotyledons within a seed is called a dicotyledon or dicot plant.

Detailed explanation-5: -Flowering plants and their seeds can be classified into two groups: monocots and dicots. The number of cotyledons (seed leaves) distinguishes whether a seed is a monocot or dicot. Monocots have one cotyledon and dicots have two.