Question

Which of the following is not a dicot seed?

• A. Pea
• B. Gram
• C. Bean
• D. Maize

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Maize

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option.

1. Monocotyledons are plants that produce seeds with a single cotyledon.
2. Such seeds are called monocot seeds.
3. For example, maize has a single cotyledon in the seed and thus, monocot.

Explanation of the incorrect options.

Option A:

Pea seeds have two cotyledons; thus, it is a dicot.

Option B:

Gram seeds have two cotyledons. Therefore it belongs to the category of dicots.

Option C:

Bean seeds have two cotyledons. Thus, it is a dicot plant.

Maize is not a dicot seed.