STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS
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Question
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Which of the following is not a type of Phyllotaxy?
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Alternate
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Opposite
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Whorled
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Imbricate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Alternate, whorled, and opposite are the three kinds of phyllotaxy. In alternate phyllotaxy, individual leaves arise from each node on the stem of the plant. Example: sunflower, peepal, mustard, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phyllotaxy refers to the mode of arrangement of leaves on the stem. The mode of arrangement of leaves is of two types. (1) Cyclic Phyllotaxy (2) Spiral or Alternate or Acyclic Phyllotaxy.
Detailed explanation-3: -2) Opposite phyllotaxy: Opposite phyllotaxy is a type of leaf arrangement in which a pair of leaves arise at each node opposite to each other. Example-this type of phyllotaxy is shown by guava, Calotropis, olive leaves, mint etc.
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