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BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsInflorescenceEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Which two statements are correct for racemose inflorescence?

(i) The main axis continues to grow.

(ii) The main axis terminates in a flower.

(iii) Flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession.

(iv) Flowers are borne in a basipetal order.

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

In racemose type of inflorescences the main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession. In cymose type of inflorescence the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limited in growth. The flowers are borne in a basipetal order

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Morphology of Flowering PlantsSubtopic:Inflorescence
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