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Which of the following shows a correct difference between monocots and dicots ?

A

`{:("Character ","Dicotyledon","Monocotyledon"),("Venation","Parallel venation ","Reticulate venation"):}`

B

`{:("Character ","Dicotyledon","Monocotyledon"),("Flower ","Trimerous ","Tetramerous or pentamerous"):}`

C

`{:("Character ","Dicotyledon","Monocotyledon"),("Vascular bundle ","Ringed ","Scattered"):}`

D

More than one option is correct.

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To solve the question about the correct difference between monocots and dicots, we will analyze the characteristics of each group based on venation, flower structure, and vascular bundles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Key Characteristics**: - **Venation**: - **Monocots**: Have parallel venation. - **Dicots**: Have reticulate (net-like) venation. 2. **Examine Flower Structure**: - **Monocots**: Typically have flowers with parts in multiples of three (trimerous). - **Dicots**: Typically have flowers with parts in multiples of four or five (tetramerous or pentamerous). 3. **Analyze Vascular Bundles**: - **Monocots**: Vascular bundles are scattered throughout the stem. - **Dicots**: Vascular bundles are arranged in a ring. 4. **Review the Options**: - **Option 1**: Incorrect - It states that venation is parallel in dicots and reticulate in monocots, which is the opposite of the correct information. - **Option 2**: Incorrect - It states that dicots have trimerous flowers, which is false; they have tetramerous or pentamerous flowers. - **Option 3**: Correct - It accurately states that dicots have ringed vascular bundles and monocots have scattered vascular bundles. - **Option 4**: Incorrect - It likely contains incorrect information regarding either venation or flower structure. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct difference between monocots and dicots is found in **Option 3**, which states that dicots have ringed vascular bundles while monocots have scattered vascular bundles. ### Final Answer: The correct option that shows a difference between monocots and dicots is **Option 3**: "Dicots have ringed vascular bundles, and monocots have scattered vascular bundles."
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