NEET2025Botany-Floral Formula Interpretation

NEET 2025 Botany Flower Symmetry and Ovary Position Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : In a floral formula ⊕ stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and G stands for inferior ovary.

Statement II : In a floral formula ⊕ stands for actinomorphic nature of the flower and G stands for superior ovary.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

C

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

D

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In a floral formula, ⊕ represents zygomorphic flowers, while ⚥ represents actinomorphic flowers. G represents a superior ovary, and G̅ represents an inferior ovary. Therefore, both statements are incorrect.

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