Asked by Karly Easterling on Jul 23, 2024

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How do monocots and dicots differ in regards to the number of floral parts?

A) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of three while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of fours or fives.
B) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of fours while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of five.
C) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of two while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of five.
D) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of two while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of three.
E) Neither monocots nor eudicots have specific numbers of floral parts.

Floral Parts

Components of a flower, including petals, sepals, stamens, and carpels, which are involved in reproduction.

Monocots

A group of flowering plants (angiosperms) recognized by having one seed leaf, or cotyledon, among other characteristics like parallel leaf venation.

Dicots

Dicots, or dicotyledons, are a group of flowering plants whose seeds typically have two embryonic leaves or cotyledons.

  • Identify the differences between monocots and eudicots through the analysis of their features and reproductive structures.
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Jashan SharmaJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of three while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of fours or fives. This is a key distinguishing feature between the two types of flowering plants. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.