NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Phyllotaxy Types Characteristics A. Alternate 1. A pair of leaves arises at each node, lying opposite to each other B. Opposite 2. A single leaf arises at each node in an alternate manner C. Whorled 3. More than two leaves arise at a node forming a whorl D. Inflorescence 4. The arrangement of flowers on the floral axis
Options
- AA - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- BA - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
- CA - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
- DA - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
Correct answer
A. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
Alternate phyllotaxy involves a single leaf per node, opposite phyllotaxy involves a pair of leaves per node, whorled phyllotaxy involves more than two leaves per node, and inflorescence refers to the arrangement of flowers on the floral axis.