Four sepals arranged in two whorls is characteristic of which of the following family?

Solanaceae

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Fabaceae

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Brassicaceae

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Liliaceae

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Solution

The correct option is C Brassicaceae
The floral formula for Brassicaceae, there are 4 sepals arranged in two whorls, the outer of anteroposterior sepals and inner of lateral sepals, lateral sepals generally pouched at the base, 4 petals, 6 stamens that are tetradynamous and a syncarpous gynoecium of 2 carpels.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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