Assertion : Flower of racemose inflorescence are pollinated by insects
Reason : In Racemose head inflorescence, the florets are arranged in a centripetal fashion.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

B

Explanation

The arrangement of flowers is acropetal and centripetal i.e. the outer or basal flowers are old and central or upper flowers are young. Racemose flowers open at short intervals so that a large number of flowers are pollinated by a single visit of insect pollinator.