Question

Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.

• A. Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
• B. Monadelphous and Monothecous anthers
• C. Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers
• D. Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers

Answer 2

In the family Fabaceae, the stamens are typically arranged in two groups (diadelphous) and each stamen has two distinct chambers (dithecous) in the anther. This arrangement is not present in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.

To provide a bit more context:

Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens: This characteristic refers to stamens that are fused into several groups, and they are attached to the petals. This is not a specific characteristic of Fabaceae and can be found in some other plant families.
Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers: This refers to stamens that are fused into a single group, and each stamen has a single chamber in the anther. This characteristic is not typical of Fabaceae.
Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers: This refers to anthers that are attached to the surface of a leaf (epiphyllous) and have two chambers (dithecous). This characteristic is not specific to Fabaceae and is not present in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.
Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers: This is the correct characteristic for Fabaceae. It refers to stamens arranged in two groups and each stamen having two chambers in the anther. This arrangement is not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.

So, the correct option is (D): Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers