Fill in the blanks.
Here, to refers to
-Bisexual, -Actinomorphic, -Zygomorphic
— Concept: This question tests your understanding of floral morphology, specifically the terms related to flower…Concept: This question tests your understanding of floral morphology, specifically the terms related to flower sexuality and symmetry.
Why (A) is correct:
The image likely depicts a flower with both male (stamen) and female (pistil) reproductive organs, making it bisexual (A). The flower also appears to be radially symmetrical, meaning it can be divided into two equal halves by any vertical plane passing through the center, which is characteristic of actinomorphic symmetry (B). The other flower shown, likely a pea or bean flower, exhibits bilateral symmetry, meaning it can be divided into two equal halves in only one particular vertical plane, which is characteristic of zygomorphic symmetry (C).
Why other options are wrong:
- (B) A-Unisexual, B-Actinomorphic, C-Zygomorphic: 'A' is bisexual, not unisexual.
- (C) A-Unisexual, B-Zygomorphic, C-Actinomorphic: 'A' is bisexual, and 'B' and 'C' are swapped.
- (D) A-Bisexual, B-Zygomorphic, C-Actinomorphic: 'B' and 'C' are swapped.
NEET Tip: Remember that actinomorphic flowers are radially symmetrical (like a star or wheel), while zygomorphic flowers are bilaterally symmetrical (like a butterfly or pea flower).
Correct Answer: (A)
-Bisexual, -Actinomorphic, -Zygomorphic