Question

Which among the following is the correct definition of monocots?

• A. Plants having single cotyledons in the seed
• B. Plants having two cotyledons in the seed
• C. Plants having three cotyledons in the seed
• D. Plant without seeds

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Plants having single cotyledons in the seed

• The angiosperms are divided into two groups on the basis of the number of cotyledons present in the seed.
• The plants with seeds having single cotyledons are known as monocots. The plants with seeds having two cotyledons are known as dicots.