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A flower with five unequal petals has largest posterior petal , two lateral slighly small petals and two anterior petals partially fused to form a boat-shaped structure .
Which is not correct for such a flower ?

A

Descending imbricate aestivation

B

Odd sepal anterior

C

Piston mechanism of pollination

D

Many carpels

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To solve the question regarding the flower with five unequal petals, we will analyze the characteristics of the flower and determine which statement is not correct based on the information provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Flower Structure**: - The flower has five unequal petals: - One largest posterior petal (standard or vexillum). - Two lateral petals (wings). - Two anterior petals that are partially fused (keel or carina). 2. **Understand the Terms**: - **Standard (Vexillum)**: The largest petal at the back. - **Wings**: The two lateral petals that are slightly smaller. - **Keel (Carina)**: The two anterior petals that are fused, forming a boat-shaped structure. 3. **Estivation and Gynosium**: - The flower exhibits **diadelphous condition**, which means the stamens are fused in two groups. - The gynosium is described as **monocarpillary**, meaning it has a single carpel. 4. **Analyze the Options**: - We need to identify which statement about the flower is incorrect. - The options likely include statements about the number of carpels, the arrangement of petals, or the type of estivation. 5. **Identify the Incorrect Statement**: - Since the gynosium is monocarpillary, any statement suggesting multiple carpels would be incorrect. - Additionally, if there are statements regarding the type of estivation that do not match the description of the flower, those would also be incorrect. 6. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the statement that suggests the flower has "many carpels" is incorrect because the flower is monocarpillary. ### Final Answer: The statement that is not correct for such a flower is the one that suggests it has "many carpels." ---
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