Question

Which of the following is a monocot?

• A. Apple
• B. Maize
• C. Bean
• D. Rose

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Maize

The correct option is (B)

Explanation of correct option:

1. Monocot seeds possess a single cotyledon.
2. Maize is a monocot because its seeds contain a single cotyledon.
3. The cotyledons act as nutrient reserves for the growing embryo.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (A):

1. Apple is a dicot as it exhibits two cotyledons in its seeds.

Option (C):

1. Bean is a dicot as it exhibits two cotyledons in its seeds.

Option (D):

1. Rose is a dicot plant as it exhibits two cotyledons in its seeds.

Final answer:

Maize is a monocot plant.