NEET Botany Flower MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the aestivation types in flowers is correct?
Valvate aestivation occurs when sepals or petals touch without overlapping.
Imbricate aestivation involves sepals or petals overlapping in a specific direction.
Twisted aestivation is characterized by sepals or petals not touching at their margins.
Vexillary aestivation has all petals of equal size, overlapping in a regular pattern.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Valvate aestivation is defined as the condition when sepals or petals in a whorl just touch one another at the margin, without overlapping. This is specifically mentioned in the NCERT context.
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