What Is Different About a Monocot Root as Compared to a Eudicot

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is different about a monocot root as compared to a eudicot root?

• A) monocot roots do not take up water -- eudicot roots do
• B) monocot roots do not have a vascular system - eudicots roots do
• C) mature monocot roots emerge from the stem - mature eudicot roots emerge from the seed
• D) monocot roots do not have an endodermis - eudicot roors do have an endodermis
• E) monocot roots have hairs - eudicot roots never have hairs

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