[Campbell Biology P.699] Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of one of the... | Practice Question

Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of one of the angiosperm groups mentioned?

  • A: Monocots represent more than two-thirds of angiosperm species.
  • B: Magnoliids typically have whorled arrangements of floral organs, distinguishing them from basal angiosperms.
  • C: The legume family, including peas and beans, is a significant group within eudicots.
  • D: Amborella trichopoda is found globally in aquatic habitats.

Explanation

Eudicots, not monocots, represent more than two-thirds of angiosperm species. Magnoliids have a spiral not whorled arrangement of floral organs. Amborella trichopoda is endemic to New Caledonia, while water lilies are found in aquatic habitats globally. The text clearly states that the legume family is a large group within eudicots.