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Cymose Inflorescence

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All given statements with respect to cymose infloresence are correct, except

A

youngest flower is toward base

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unlimited growth of axis

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main axis terminates in a flower

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basipetal arrangement of flowers

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Solution

The correct option is B unlimited growth of axis
In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower and hence there is limited in growth. The flowers are borne in a basipetal order. The youngest flower is towards the bottom base.

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