NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following are not characteristic features of Fabaceae?
Options
- ATap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence
- BFlowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous
- CStamens ten, introrse, basifixed and dithecous
- DMonocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma
Correct answer
B. Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous
Step-by-step solution
Fabaceae or leguminosae are the third largest family of angiosperms. The main characters of this family are polypetalous condition, single carpel (monocarpellary condition), perigynous condition and marginal placentation, tap root system, simple or compound leaves, racemose, inflorescence, zygomorphic flowers, imbricate aestivation, stamens 10, introrse and fruit is legume or pod.