Question

Turnip flower is zygomorphic.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. The biological name of the turnip plant is Brassica rapa.
2. The turnip plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family, also called Cruciferae (mustard family).
3. The flowers of this family possess actinomorphic symmetry in which the flower can be divided into two halves in any of the radial planes.
4. Some other plants that possess this actinomorphic symmetry are mustard, Datura, chilli, etc.
5. Flowers having zygomorphic symmetry are capable to divide into two halves in only one vertical plane.
6. Examples of plants having zygomorphic symmetry are pea, Gulmohar, bean, Cassia, etc.

Final answer: The given statement is false.