Floral formula is shown by _________.
Tomato, Brinjal
— Concept: This question tests your knowledge of floral formulas and the plant families they represent, specifically…Concept: This question tests your knowledge of floral formulas and the plant families they represent, specifically focusing on the Solanaceae family.
Why (C) is correct: The floral formula is characteristic of the family Solanaceae. Both Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Brinjal (Solanum melongena) belong to the Solanaceae family. Key features include actinomorphic symmetry (), fused sepals (), fused petals (), five stamens (), and a superior, bicarpellary, syncarpous ovary ().
Why other options are wrong:
- (A) Onion, Garlic: These belong to the family Liliaceae, which has a different floral formula, typically .
- (B) Pea, Bean: These belong to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), which has a zygomorphic floral formula, typically .
- (D) All of these: Incorrect, as only Tomato and Brinjal fit the given floral formula.
NEET Tip: Memorize the floral formulas and key characteristics of the major plant families (Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae) as they are frequently tested in NEET.
Correct Answer: (C)
Tomato, Brinjal