Statement 1: |
The type of inflorescence in Sphaeranthus is cyathium. |
Statement 2: |
In cyathium type of inflorescence, the flowers are achlamydeous. |
a) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1 |
b) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1 |
c) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False |
d) |
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True |
Statement 1: |
The type of inflorescence in Sphaeranthus is cyathium. |
Statement 2: |
In cyathium type of inflorescence, the flowers are achlamydeous. |
a) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1 |
b) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1 |
c) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False |
d) |
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True |
(d) Sphaeranthus belongs to family-Asteraceae, in which head or capitulum inflorescence is found. Cyathium inflorescence represents achlamydeous flowers as the accessory floral whorls (calyx and corolla) are absent. |