Question

The flowers in the raceme/racemose are arranged

• A. Acropetally
• B. Basipetally
• C. Centripeally
• D. Centrifugally

Answer 1

The correct option is A Acropetally

Flowers are arranged in acropolis succession, i.e., older flowers are towards the base and younger ones are towards the apex of the peduncle.
In racemose inflorescence, there are 3 major divisions:
1) The main axis is elongated. It is sub-divided into raceme, spike, catkin, spadix.
2) The main axis is shortened. It is sub-divided into corymb and umbel.
3) The main axis is flattened. It is sub-divided into capitulum. In umbel and capitulum types, young flowers are in the centre and older ones are towards the periphery.