Which of the following characters is a defining feature of the seeds in Dicotyledons?
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Correct answer: Presence of two cotyledons
Dicotyledons are named for having two embryonic leaves, or cotyledons, within the seed. These often serve as the primary source of nutrition for the developing embryo during germination.
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