Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Given below is the floral diagram of a flower. Which of the following descriptions of the flower matches the floral diagram ?
A
Heterochlamydeous, gamopetalous, pentamerous and bisexual
B
Heterochlamydeous, gamopetalous, tetramerous and bisexual
C
Homochlamydeous, polypetalous, pentamerous and bisexual
D
Homochlamydeous, gamopetalous, tetramerous and unisexual
Answer
Heterochlamydeous, gamopetalous, tetramerous and bisexual
Explanation
Solution
The given floral diagram represents following conditions in a flower.
- Heterochlamydeous - There are separate whorls of calyx and corolla.
- Gamopetalous - Petals are fused.
- Tetramerous - Sepals and petals are 4 in number
- Bisexual - Flower is having both male and female sex organs.