Q.
Identify the type of phyllotaxy in the given diagrams ($A,\ B$ and $C$)
A) A-Whorled, B-Opposite, C-Alternate
B) A-Whorled, B-Alternate, C-Opposite
C) A-Alternate, B-Opposite, C-Whorled
D) A-Alternate, B-Whorled, C-Opposite
Explanation
Types of phyllotaxy Alternate Single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner, $e.g$., China rose Opposite Pair of leaves arises at each node, $e.g$., Calotropis Whorled More than two leaves at each interval$,\ e.g$., Alstonia
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