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Amentum (Catkin) inflorescence is found
(a) Wheat
(b) Oat
(c) Mulberry
(d) Fig

A

Wheat

B

Oat

C

Mulberry

D

Fig

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To determine which plant has Amentum (Catkin) inflorescence, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Amentum (Catkin) Inflorescence**: - Amentum, also known as Catkin, is characterized by unisexual flowers that are arranged in elongated clusters. - These flowers typically lack petals and have scaly bracts. 2. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **(a) Wheat**: - Wheat has a type of inflorescence known as a spike or spikelet. This does not match the characteristics of Amentum. - **Conclusion**: Incorrect. - **(b) Oat**: - Oats have a different type of inflorescence called a panicle. This is also not Amentum. - **Conclusion**: Incorrect. - **(c) Mulberry**: - Mulberry (Morus) is known to exhibit Amentum inflorescence. It has unisexual flowers arranged in elongated clusters with scaly bracts and no petals. - **Conclusion**: Correct. - **(d) Fig**: - Fig has a unique type of inflorescence where the flowers are enclosed within a structure called a syconium. This does not correspond to Amentum. - **Conclusion**: Incorrect. 3. **Final Answer**: - Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **(c) Mulberry**.
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