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The technical term used for the androecium in a flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) is
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  • A monadelphous
  • B diadelphous
  • C polyandrous
  • D polyadelphous
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The correct answer is: monadelphous
In monadelphous condition, all filaments become fused and form a group, while anther remain free, $e g$, China rose Achyranthes, etc. In diadelphous, two separate bundles of united filaments are formed, eg, pea. In polyadelphous, more than two separate bundles of filaments are formed, eg, Ricinus.

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