Question

Point out the differences in the anatomy of, leaf of peepal (Ficus religiosa) and maize (Zea mays). Draw the diagrams and label the differences.

Answer 1

Dicot leaves	Monocot leaves
1. Dorsiventral	1. Isobilateral
2. Stomata are usually present on the lower surfaces.	2. Surface equally present on both surfaces.
3. Stomata have bean-shaped guard cells.	3. Stomata have dumbbell-shaped guard cells.
4. Mesophyll is differentiated in palisade and spongy parenchyma.	4. Mesophyll is undifferentiated.
5. Bulliform cells are absent.	5. Bulliform cells are present.

                   T.S. of leaf: Dicot

                  T.S. of leaf: Monocot