How many cotyledon(s) does a maize seed has/have?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

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Answer: (A) One
Maize has only one cotyledon and so is termed as monocot seed. Other examples include rice, wheat, sugarcane, banana, etc. On the other hand, the seeds having two cotyledons are termed dicot seeds. Examples include apple, china rose, potato, etc.

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