Question

Tetradynamous condition occur in

• A. Cruciferae
• B. Malvaceae
• C. Solanaceae
• D. Lilliaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cruciferae

Cruciferae has tetradynamous (2 outer short and the 4 inner long) diadelphous stamen, six stamens are present in set of four plus a set of two. Malvaceae family has numerous, adnate monadelphous filaments which are united in a tube and joined basally to corolla). Solanaceae family is characterized by presence of epipetalous stamens in which filaments of stamens are fused with petals. Liliaceae family is characterized by presence of epiphyllous stamens in which filaments of stamens are fused with perianth.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.