J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Spadix type of inflorescence is seen in

    A)  banana                               

    B)  mulberry

    C)  oak                                       

    D)  coriander

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Spadix is a modification of spike inflorescence in which floral axis (peduncle) becomes fleshy and contains both male and female flowers. The peduncle bears an upper coloured and sterile appendix. A large, leafy, coloured bract called spa the, covers the floral axis, eg, Musa (banana), Colocasia, Arum maculatum, etc.


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