NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
What is the difference between racemose and cymose inflorescence?
Options
- AIn racemose inflorescence the main axis continues to grow while in cymose inflorescence the main axis terminat
- BIn racemose inflorescence , a number of leaflets are present on the common axis while in cymose inflorescence
- CIn a racemose inflorescence , the lamina is entire while in cymose inflorescence the incisions of the lamina r
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
A. In racemose inflorescence the main axis continues to grow while in cymose inflorescence the main axis terminat
Step-by-step 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.