NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of plant has seeds with two cotyledons?
A
conifers
B
dicots
C
monocots
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plants producing seeds with two cotyledons are called dicots. The cotyledons contain stored fat that nourishes the embryo. While, plants having a single cotyledon in their seeds are called monocots .

Detailed explanation-2: -Angiosperms with two cotyledons are called dicotyledons or dicots. They produce leaves with a netlike pattern of veins and flower parts in multiples of four or five. Apples, cherries, beans, squashes, and tomatoes are common dicots.

Detailed explanation-3: -The number of cotyledons (seed leaves) distinguishes whether a seed is a monocot or dicot. Monocots have one cotyledon and dicots have two.

Detailed explanation-4: -Peas, almonds and cashews are examples of dicotyledonous or dicot seeds. Dicotyledons are also known as dicots.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cotyledons – monocots have one cotyledon within their seed, dicots have two cotyledons.

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