NEET Botany Flower MCQ Question
In a vexillary aestivation found in pea flowers, how many petals overlap the two smallest anterior petals (keel)?
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In vexillary aestivation, the largest petal (standard) overlaps two lateral petals (wings), which in turn overlap the two smallest anterior petals (keel), making the overlapping petals count 2.
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