Question

Which ones are correct combinations?
(i) Cymose inflorescence - Epipetalous - Solanum
(ii) Homochlamydeous - Polyandrous - Allium
(iii) Axile placentation - Radial leaves - Smilax
(iv) Zygomorphic - Diadelphous - Butea

• A. i, iv
• B. iii, iv
• C. i, iii
• D. ii, iv

Answer 1

The correct option is A i, iv

Solanum spp. belonging to the family Solanaceae shows the cymose inflorescence in which the apical part of the axis terminates with a flower. This is called the determinate type of growth. The androecium shows the stamens fused with the petals, called the epipetalous condition. Butea belongs to the family Leguminosae. The flowers are zygomorphic due to the papilionaceous type of Corolla. The androecium shows the stamens fused in two (9 + 1) bundles called the diadelphous condition.

Hence, the correct answer is 'i, iv'