Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
In opposite phyllotaxy two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in China rose and Oleander.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If assertion is true but reason is false
Explanation
Solution
In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node e.g., Quisqualis (opposite and superposed) and Calotropis (opposite and decussate). Nerium or Oleander shows whorled type of phyllotaxy and China rose exhibits alternate phyllotaxy.