Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

In the flower structure of the pea and bean flowers, if the largest petal (standard) measures 5 cm, the lateral petals (wings) are each 0.8 times the size of the standard, and the smallest anterior petals (keel) are each 0.6 times the size of the standard, what is the total length of all five petals combined?

A

16.4 cm

B

17.0 cm

C

18.2 cm

D

19.0 cm

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The largest petal (standard) is 5 cm. Each lateral petal is 4 cm (0.8 * 5 cm), and each anterior petal is 3 cm (0.6 * 5 cm). Thus, the total length is 5 + 24 + 23 = 17 cm.

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