Question

Question 13 Define the term inflorescence. Explain the basis for the different types of inflorescence in flowering plants.

Class XI Biology Chapter - Morphology of Flowering Plants Page 83

Answer 1

Inflorescence is the manner in which the flowers are arranged on the flowering axis. During the flowering season, the vegetative apex of the stem gets converted into a floral meristem. Based on whether the floral axis continues to grow or end in a flower, inflorescence is classified into racemose and cymose. In racemose inflorescence, the floral axis continues to grow and produces flowers laterally. On the other hand, in cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates into a flower. Hence, it is limited in growth.

Answer 2

Inflorescence is the manner in which the flowers are arranged on the flowering axis. during the flowering season the vegetative apex of the steam gets converted into a floral Meristem. based on whether the floral Axis continues to grow or end in a flower inflorescence is classified into racemose and cymose and in racemose influence the floral Axis continues to grow and produces flowers laterally on the other hand in cymose inflorescence the main Axis terminates into a flower. hence it is limited in growth.


hope its helps