Question 3
Plant KingdomWhich of the following features are all associated with monocots?
- A.Fibrous root system, branched network of veins and one seed leaf
- B.Fibrous root system, two seed leaves and floral parts in threes
- C.One seed leaf, petals in threes or groups of threes and parallel venation of leaves
- D.One seed leaf, net-veined leaves and petals in threes or multiples of three.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (One seed leaf, petals in threes or groups of threes and parallel venation of leaves)
Explanation
Monocots have one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins and flower parts in threes; net veins and two seed leaves belong to dicots.