How does monocot root structure differ from dicot root structure?
A) Monocot endodermis cells lack a Casparian strip.
B) Dicot roots lack a central pith region.
C) Monocot roots usually form a tap root system.
D) Dicot roots do not form branch roots.
E) There is no structural difference between monocot and dicot root systems.

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Dicot roots typically have a central xylem core that forms an 'X' shape, which is surrounded by phloem, and they do not have a central pith region, unlike monocot roots which often have a pith. Monocot roots do not usually form a taproot system; instead, they have a fibrous root system. Both monocot and dicot roots have endodermis cells with a Casparian strip, and both can form branch roots.

How Does Monocot Root Structure Differ from Dicot Root Structure