Monocots · Botany

Which characteristic combination is most typical of monocots?

  1. Two cotyledons, reticulate venation, taproot, and floral parts in fives
  2. One cotyledon, parallel venation, fibrous roots, floral parts in threes
  3. No seeds, no flowers, and no vascular tissue
  4. Naked seeds, cones, and needle-like leaves only
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Correct answer: One cotyledon, parallel venation, fibrous roots, floral parts in threes

Monocots commonly show one cotyledon, parallel venation, fibrous roots, and floral parts in threes. Although exceptions exist, this combination is widely used to identify monocot plants.

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