NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Select the correct set of statements for the given figure. (a)There are six petals. (b)The largest(keel) overlaps the two lateral petals (wings). (c)The two lateral petals (wings) which in turn overlap the one smallest anterior petal (standard). (d)The largest(standard) overlaps the two lateral petals (wings). (e)Examples are pea and bean flowers, (f)It is also called Papilionaceous. (g)The two lateral petals (wings)
Options
- A(a),(b),(c),(e),(f)
- B(d),(e),(f),(g),(h)
- C(b),(c),(e),(f),(g)
- D(d),(e),(f),(g),(i)
Correct answer
D. (d),(e),(f),(g),(i)
Step-by-step solution
In pea and bean flowers, there are five petals, the largest (standard) overlaps the two lateral petals (wings) which in turn overlap the two smallest anterior petals (keel); this type of aestivation is known as vexillary or papilionaceous.