NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the floral formula of Petunia, an arc is drawn connecting P (Perianth) and A (Androecium). Reason (R): Petunia belongs to the family Solanaceae, which is characterized by the presence of epipetalous stamens. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct answer
D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Step-by-step solution
Petunia belongs to the family Solanaceae. The members of this family have epipetalous stamens, meaning the stamens are attached to the petals. In a floral formula, this condition is represented by drawing an arc connecting C (Corolla) and A (Androecium). Therefore, the Assertion is incorrect because the arc does not connect P (Perianth) and A. The Reason is a correct statement as Solanaceae is indeed characterized by epipetalous stamens. Answer: (A) is not correct but (R) is correct