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What distinguishes Class Monocotyledonae from Class Dicotyledonae in angiosperms?

  • A Presence of vascular tissue
  • B Number of cotyledons in seeds
  • C Presence of flowers
  • D Production of seeds

Correct answer: B. Number of cotyledons in seeds

Explanation: The fundamental distinction is number of cotyledons: monocots have 1, dicots have 2. This correlates with other features: leaf venation, floral parts, root system, and stem anatomy.

Concept context

Classification of plants from algae to angiosperms. Understanding plant diversity is essential for NEET.

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