Biology · MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Read the following statements about inflorescence and floral morphology: (A) In raceme inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow and flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession. (B) In a cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower, showing limited growth in basipetal order. (C) Ray florets of sunflower exhibit superior ovary condition. (D) When stamens are attached to petals, the condition is termed epipetalous. Which of the above statements are correct?

1. A
   (A), (B) and (D) only
2. B
   (B) and (C) only
3. C
   (A), (C) and (D) only
4. D
   All of the above