1. Objective: 1-22-15 -Identify the differences between monocots and dicots -Review plant structures common with each

2. Monocot vs. Dicot What is the difference?

3. Seeds Monocot- one cotyledon, never emerges above soil Dicot- two cotyledons, emerge above soil as two seed leaves

4. Roots Monocot- fibrous root system; looks like a mop Dicot- tap root system with small secondary roots

5. Stem Structure Monocot- scattered vascular bundles Dicot- vascular bundles form an outer ring

6. Flowers Monocot- petals in 3’s or 6 Dicot- petals in 4 or 5, or multiples up to 10

7. Leaf Structure Monocot- parallel veins Dicot- netlike veins

8. You decide… Monocot or Dicot?

9. Monocot or Dicot?

12. You Try… #5- Monocot or Dicot #6- HW= Trace the item back to a plant

13. Monocot or Dicot?

14. Flower Structure

15. Pollination