State the difference in the characters of Dicot and Monocot roots (in 40-60 words) with respect to (i)
number of vascular bundles and the (ii) pith

Dear student,
The differences in the characters of the Dicot and Monocot roots with respect to 
(i) number of vascular bundles-
The number of the xylem and phloem elements in monocot roots are 8 or more in number.
The number of the xylem and phloem elements in dicot roots are 2 to 6 in number.

(ii)pith-
Pith is large and well developed in monocot roots.
Pith is absent or insignificant in dicot roots.
Regards
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