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Arrangement of petals/sepals in a floral bud is called:

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Vernation
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Prefoliation
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Aestivation
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Ptyxis
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Solution

The correct option is C Aestivation
The arrangement of young foliage leaves in a bud is known as vernation.
The arrangement of floral leaves in a floral bud is known as aestivation. It occurs in different floral parts like calyx and corolla.
The arrangement of leaves in a vegetative bud is known as prefoliation.
The folding of each individual leaf in a bud is known as ptyxis. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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