NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Identify the plants that possess actinomorphic flowers : (a) Bean (b) Mustard (c) Canna (d) Datura (e) Chilli Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A(a), (c), (d) Only
- B(b), (d), (e) Only
- C(b), (c), (e) Only
- D(a), (d), (e) Only
Correct answer
B. (b), (d), (e) Only
Step-by-step solution
Actinomorphic flowers possess radial symmetry, meaning they can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the center. Mustard, Datura, and Chilli have actinomorphic flowers. Bean has zygomorphic flowers (bilateral symmetry), which can be divided into two similar halves only in one particular vertical plane. Canna has asymmetric (irregular) flowers, which cannot be divided into two similar halves by any vertical plane passing through the center. Therefore, the plants possessing acti