Types of Gynoecium Depending on Arrangement of Ovaries
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following are not characteristic of Fabaceae family?
A
Tap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Stamens 10, introrse, basifixed and dithecous
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Monocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous
Flowers of the family Fabaceae are pedicellate;
bracteate: actinomorphic or zygomorphic; regular: complete;
hermaphrodite; pentamerous; hypogynous but slightly perigynous. monocarpellary
Inflorescence: Racemose or Cymose
Root is a fibrous taproot that often develops nodules in herbs.
Androecium contain stamens that are 10 to numerous. They are free, monadelphous or diadelphous, anthers basifixed.