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Inflorescence in Musa aphrodisiac (banana) is a

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Raceme
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Catkin
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Spadix
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Verticellaster
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Solution

The correct option is B Spadix
The spadix is a modification of catkin spike in which the peduncle is thick and fleshy with upper part sterile (called appendix) and lower part bearing male, neuter and female unisexual flower surrounded by a large bract called spathe e.g., Musa paradisiaca.


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