Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
In a flower with vexillary aestivation like pea, how many petals overlap laterally?
A
2 petals
B
3 petals
C
4 petals
D
5 petals
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In vexillary aestivation, the largest petal (standard) overlaps the two lateral petals (wings), which in turn overlap the two smallest anterior petals (keel), so 2 petals overlap laterally.
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