Which of the following statements are true of monocots?
I.Over 25% of extant angiosperms are monocots.
II.Monocots include both crop plants and ornamental plants.
III.Monocots are most closely related to eudicots.
IV.Monocots possess multiple cotyledons.

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I. True, monocots represent a significant portion of angiosperms, with estimates suggesting they make up over 25% of all flowering plants. II. True, monocots encompass a wide range of plants, including many important crop and ornamental species. III. True, in the broader classification of flowering plants, monocots and eudicots are each other's closest relatives, diverging from a common ancestor. IV. False, by definition, monocots have a single cotyledon, whereas dicots (or eudicots) have two.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Monocots