Question

The partial floral formula of a flower is $K_{\left(5\right)}{C}_{\left(5\right)}$ $A_{\left(\infty \right)}$ ${\underset{–}{G}}_{\left(5\right)}$. Which of the following set of information is coveyed here?

• A. Gamosepalous, gamopetalous, syncarpous and superior ovary
• B. Polysepalous, polypetalous, syncarpous and inferior ovary
• C. Gamosepalous, gamopetalous, polycarpous and superior ovary
• D. Gamosepalous, polypetalous, syncarpous and inferior ovary

Answer 1

The correct option is A Gamosepalous, gamopetalous, syncarpous and superior ovary

• A floral formula is a means to represent the structure of a flower using numbers, letters and various symbols.
• The floral formula is partial because there are certain details about the sexuality and the type of symmetry of the flower is not mentioned.
• There are 5 sepals in the calyx which are fused together. When the sepals are fused together, the condition is known as gamosepalous.
• There are 5 petals in the corolla which are fused at the base. The condition is known as gamopetalous.
• This gives the flower shape of a tube or funnel. There are many stamens that are denoted by the infinity sign.
• The ovary contains five carpels. The carpels are fused and are known as syncarpous. The ovary is superior.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.