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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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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.

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