In which type of inflorescence does the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limited in growth and flowers are borne in basipetal succession ?
A
Cymose
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B
racemose
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C
both a) and b)
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D
none of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Cymose Cymose is a type of inflorescence in which the main axis terminates in a flower and futher growth continues by one or more lateral branches. This type of inflorescence can be seen in Solanaceae. Whereas racemose is a type of inflorescence in which main axis of inflorescence has an indefinite growth and it gives rise to flowers in acropetal or centripetal order.