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Modified shoots wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem is called

a)

Flower

b)

Inflorescence

c)

Shoot buds

d)

Both (a) and (c)



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Modified shoots wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem is called

a)

Flower

b)

Inflorescence

c)

Shoot buds

d)

Both (a) and (c)

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

Flower is a modified shoot, which performs the function of reproduction. The arrangement and distribution of flower over a plant is called inflorescence. Inflorescence is the name of modified shoot that is specialised to bear flower. The axis of inflorescence is called peduncle. A flattened peduncle is called receptacle

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