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In a flower, there are five unequal petals. The posterior petal is the largest. The two anterior petals are partially fused to form a boat-shaped structure. The two lateral petals are smaller than the posterior petal. Which one of the following characters is not associated with such a flower? |
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The aestivation of the petals is descendingly imbricate |
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The odd sepal is anterior |
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The pollination is by piston mechanism |
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The number of carpels is more |
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In a flower, there are five unequal petals. The posterior petal is the largest. The two anterior petals are partially fused to form a boat-shaped structure. The two lateral petals are smaller than the posterior petal. Which one of the following characters is not associated with such a flower? |
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a) |
The aestivation of the petals is descendingly imbricate |
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b) |
The odd sepal is anterior |
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c) |
The pollination is by piston mechanism |
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d) |
The number of carpels is more |
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(d) The given description is the characteristic feature of corolla of the family-Papilionaceae. The number of carpel in this family is one, i.e., gynoecium consists of only one carpel, which is superior and unilocular. |