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The following picture shows the Tulasi plant (A) and its inflorescence (B). Identify the type of inflorescence.
A.


B.

A
Racemose
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B
Cymose
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C
Definite
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D
Indefinite
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Solution

The correct options are
A Racemose
D Indefinite
The given picture is of a racemose inflorescence. The racemose inflorescence is the where the growing tip of the flowering stalk continues to produce new flower buds during growth. As a result, the older flowers are present at the base of the flowering stalk. Such type of inflorescence is also called an indefinite inflorescence.
Examples: Brassica, Caesalpinia, Mango, etc

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