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In an inflorescence where flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession, the position of the youngest floral bud shall be
BiologyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Options:
  • A
    proximal
  • B
    distal
  • C
    intercalary
  • D
    anywhere
Solution:
1362 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
distal
In racemose inflorescence, younger flowers are borne, at the apex or distal end while older flowers are at the base, this type of succession is acropetal succession. Thus, the position of youngest floral bud would be distal.

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