Which of the following statements best compares the two dominant lineages of modern angiosperms?

A. Monocots have only one pistil per flower whereas eudicots have three.
B. Monocots are monophyletic whereas eudicots have multiple origins.
C. Monocots are lycophylls whereas eudicots are euphylls.
D. Monocots have only one cotyledon whereas eudicots have two.
E. Monocots have only one stamen per flower whereas eudicots have six.


Answer: D

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