J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    An inflorescence with a single central achlamydeous female flower surrounded by a member of achlamydeous male flower is

    A)  cyathium           

    B)  hypanthodium

    C)  spadix             

    D)  verticillaster

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Cyathium; a special type of condensed cymose inflorescence look like a single flower containing a conical receptacle and a coloured or green involucre of 4-5 bracts with nectareferous gland. In this type of inflorescence receptacle bear a single female flower in the centre which is surrounded by a large number of centrifugally arranged male flower. Both type of flower are achlamydeous and pedicellate.


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