Monocots are characterized by___________?

Correct answer: B. Number of sepals and petals are 3 or multiple of 3

  • A. Number of sepals and petals are 2 or multiple of 2
  • B. Number of sepals and petals are 3 or multiple of 3
  • C. Number of sepals and petals are 4 or multiple of 4
  • D. Number of sepals and petals are 5 or multiple of 5

Explanation

Monocot flowers commonly have floral parts in threes or multiples of three, such as three or six tepals. Multiples of four or five are more typical of dicot flowers, so students may choose c or d when they focus on common dicot patterns.

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