LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dicots have ____ cotyledon.
A
Zero
B
One
C
Two
D
Depends
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In monocots, the first cotyledon is called scutellum while the second cotyledon is rudimentary and is called – epiblast. It is a small flap-like outgrowth. It is formed by the remains of second cotyledon which is not truly developed in monocots.

Detailed explanation-2: -As opposed to monocots, dicots (also called eudicots) have two cotyledons during germination which supply the young plant with food and nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cotyledons – monocots have one cotyledon within their seed, dicots have two cotyledons.

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