WAEC Biology 2015 Question 19

Question 19

Plant Kingdom

Which of the following characteristic features is not associated with monocotyledonous plants?

  1. A.Well differentiated sepals and petals
  2. B.Presence of fibrous root system
  3. C.Presence of narrow leaves
  4. D.Floral parts are in multiples of three.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Well differentiated sepals and petals)

Explanation

In monocots the sepals and petals usually look alike (a perianth of tepals). Fibrous roots, narrow leaves and floral parts in threes are typical monocot features.