You are asked to examine several plants and identify the monocots. which of the following characterizes a monocot A a dandelion has a taproot B. seeds are growing on the cone of a pine tree C. the lily has long thin leaves with parallel veins D. the leaves of a veins fly trap close when touch

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Mitch

6 September, 10:12

You are asked to examine several plants and identify the monocots. which of the following characterizes a monocot A a dandelion has a taproot B. seeds are growing on the cone of a pine tree C. the lily has long thin leaves with parallel veins D. the leaves of a veins fly trap close when touch

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Nathen Hood · Answer 1

Answer:C). the lily has long thin leaves with parallel veins

Explanation: Monocots are flowering plants otherwise called angiosperms whose seeds have one cotyledon. Characteristics of monocots are:

They have fibrous root system which spread in many directions. Monocots have their vascular tissues arranged in a sporadic fashion. Their leaves have parallel veins. Their flowers usually occur in 3's.