Question

Monocots are characterised by the presence of

• A. Statement 1 is correct while Statement 2 is wrong.
• B. Statement 1 and statement 2 are wrong.
• C. Statement 2 and statement 3 are correct.
• D. Statement 4 is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Statement 1 and statement 2 are wrong.

A fibrous root system, with several moderately branching roots growing from the stem, is common in monocots. A taproot system is one in which the primary root becomes the main root of the plant with minimal branching consisting of secondary, smaller lateral roots. The taproot system occurs in dicot plants.