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Which two statements are correct for racemose inflorescence?
(i) The main axis continues to grow.
(ii) The main axis terminates in a flower.
(iii) Flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession.
(iv) Flowers are borne in a basipetal order.
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(i) The main axis continues to grow.
(ii) The main axis terminates in a flower.
(iii) Flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession.
(iv) Flowers are borne in a basipetal order.
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The correct answer is:
i, iii
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. The flowers are borne in a basipetal order
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