Question 41
Plant KingdomWhich of the following is NOT a characteristic of monocot plants?
- A.Occurrence of secondary thickening
- B.Parallel venation
- C.Scattered vascular bundles
- D.Floral parts arranged in threes
- E.Perianth is usually insignificant.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Occurrence of secondary thickening)
Explanation
Monocots have no cambium in their vascular bundles, so they normally show no secondary thickening. The other features are typical of monocots.