Botany-Inflorescence

NEET Botany Inflorescence MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

In racemose inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow and the flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession. If a racemose inflorescence has 20 flowers, how many flowers are expected to be at the topmost position?

A

1 flower

B

5 flowers

C

10 flowers

D

20 flowers

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In racemose inflorescence, flowers are arranged in an acropetal succession where the youngest flower is at the top. Therefore, only 1 flower will be at the topmost position.

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