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NEET2009BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsActual

Which of the following is true?

Options

  1. AUmbel is a racemose inflorescence where all stalked flower aggregate on the flat receptacle.
  2. BRaceme is a racemose inflorescence having main axis shortened & flower born acropetally.
  3. CSpadix is a racemose inflorescence having pendulous spike with main axis much flattened.
  4. DSpike is a racemose inflorescence having sessile flowers.

Correct answer

D. Spike is a racemose inflorescence having sessile flowers.

Step-by-step solution

Spike is a racemose inflorescence that bears sessile flowers in an acropetal fashion, e.g., chaff flower (Achyranthes), bottle brush (Callistemon), Adathoda vasica, Amaranthus.

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