JAMB Biology 1989 Question 29

Question 29

Reproduction in Plants

The components of castor oil seed and the maize grain are similar EXCEPT for the

  1. A.number of cotyledons
  2. B.location of the embryo
  3. C.number of radicles
  4. D.number of plumules
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (number of cotyledons)

Explanation

Castor is a dicot with two cotyledons; maize is a monocot with one. Both have one radicle and one plumule.