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What is the difference between racemose and cymose inflorescence?
BiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A In racemose inflorescence the main axis continues to grow while in cymose inflorescence the main axis terminates in a flower.
  • B In racemose inflorescence , a number of leaflets are present on the common axis while in cymose inflorescence , the leaflets are attached at a common point.
  • C In a racemose inflorescence , the lamina is entire while in cymose inflorescence the incisions of the lamina reach up to the midrib breaking it into a number of leaflets.
  • D None of the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: In racemose inflorescence the main axis continues to grow while in cymose inflorescence the main axis terminates in a flower.
In racemose type of inflorescences the main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession. In cymose type of inflorescence the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limited in growth.

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