How Do Monocots and Dicots Differ in Regards to the Number

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Multiple Choice

How do monocots and dicots differ in regards to the number of floral parts?

• A) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of three while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of fours or fives.
• B) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of fours while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of five.
• C) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of two while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of five.
• D) Monocots have floral parts arranged in groups of two while eudicots have floral parts arranged in groups of three.
• E) Neither monocots nor eudicots have specific numbers of floral parts.

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