Inflorescences-Definition and Major Types (Cymose and Racemose)

Author:Prasanta Kumar Bardhan & Salil Kumar Chaudhuri
11th West Bengal Board
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Important Questions on Inflorescences-Definition and Major Types (Cymose and Racemose)

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Name one special type of condensed cymose inflorescence. Which part of apple do we eat? Which fruit possesses free pericarp?

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In the case of spadix inflorescence, the entire inflorescence is covered by large green or white petaloid bract is called _____.

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The inflorescence of raktodrone (Leonurus) is called _____. (hypanthodium, cyathium, umbel, verticillaster)

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The inflorescence of banana (Musa) is _____.(Spike, mixed spadix, umbel, capitulum)

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Raceme inflorescence bears flowers in _____ succession. (basipetal, centrifugal, acropetal)

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The inflorescence of fig is called _____. (cyathium, capitulum, verticillaster, hypanthodium)

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The inflorescence of sunflower is called _____. (cyathium, verticillaster, capitulum, spadix)

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Raceme inflorescence bears _____ flowers. (sessile, bisexual, complete, stalked)

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The type of inflorescence in which the main axis is not terminated by a flower is called _____. (solitary, racemose, helicoid, cymose)

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The type of inflorescence in which the main axis grows for an indefinite period is called _____. (cymose, racemose, solitary, scorpioid)

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The inflorescence in which the flowers develop on one side of the lateral branch forming a helix is called