Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Which of the following represent zygomorphic symmetry?
A
Canna, Mustard, Chilly, Datura
B
Mustard, Canna, Pea, Datura
C
Pea, Bean, Cassia, Gulmohar
D
Pea, Bean, Canna, chilly
Answer
Pea, Bean, Cassia, Gulmohar
Explanation
Solution
A flower which can be divided into two equal vertical halves by one plane only is called as zygomorphic, e.g., pea, bean, Cassia and gulmohar. Canna is asymmetrical while mustard, chilly and Datura possess actinomorphic symmetry.