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What is inflorescence?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Inflorescence**: Inflorescence refers to the arrangement of flowers on a floral axis. It is a term used to describe how flowers are organized on a plant. 2. **Types of Inflorescence**: Inflorescence can be classified into two main types based on the location of the flowers: - **Racemose Inflorescence**: In this type, flowers are arranged on a peduncle (the main flower stalk) in an acropetal manner, meaning that the younger flowers are at the top and older flowers are at the bottom. This type allows for unlimited growth of the floral axis. An example of racemose inflorescence is seen in plants like radish. - **Cymose Inflorescence**: In contrast, cymose inflorescence has a limited growth of the floral axis. In this arrangement, the main axis terminates in a flower, and the lateral flowers develop from the axils of the leaves. An example of cymose inflorescence is found in the Solanum genus (like tomatoes and eggplants). ...
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  • In cyathium inflorescence

    A
    single male flower is surrounded by female flowers
    B
    male and female flowers are borne in different plants
    C
    there is only one male and one female flower
    D
    single female flower is surrounded by many peripheral male flowers
  • What type of inflorescence does the given figure show ?

    A
    Uniparous cyme
    B
    Biparous cyme
    C
    Multiparous
    D
    Racemose
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