EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    In an inflorescence, two types of small, sessile flowers were observed. They are arranged in centripetal manner and have reduced hair like sepals. Which pair of the following characters are not associated with such flowers?
    i.   Nectar glands at the base of the corolla
    ii.  Axile placentation
    iii. Superior ovary
    iv. Scaly bracts
    The correct pair is

    A)  ii, iii                                       

    B)  iii, iv

    C)  i, ii                                         

    D)  i, iv

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Capitulum   or   head   inflorescence   is characterized by sessile flowers arranged centripetaly on receptacle. The gynoecium has inferior ovary with basal placentation.


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