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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

Question

A plant exhibiting a taproot system, reticulate (net-like) leaf venation, and floral parts in multiples of four or five is most likely a:
Options
A Bryophyte
B Monocotyledon
C Dicotyledon
Correct Answer
D Gymnosperm
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to the 'Comparative Features' table in section 2.2, Dicotyledons have a taproot system, reticulate leaf venation, and floral parts in multiples of 4 or 5 (tetramerous/pentamerous).

Hint

Combine the described features and compare them against the characteristics of monocots and dicots.

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