NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
For the classification of angiosperms, floral characters are preferred over vegetative characters because:
Options
- AThe reproductive axis shows a large degree of prominent variations.
- BFloral characters show fewer variations than vegetative traits.
- CThe shape of the flower is a diagnostic feature in many families.
- DFlower character is more prominent than vegetative characters.
Correct answer
B. Floral characters show fewer variations than vegetative traits.
Step-by-step solution
The floral characters tell us about the flowers and its arrangement, the floral organs and its fusion, on the other hand, the vegetative characters involve the shoot system and the roots. For classification of angiosperms, the floral characters are preferred over the vegetative characters because they are less affected by the external environment and therefore show fewer variations as compared to the vegetative traits of the plant. One more reason for their preference is that the flowers are easy to be carried and