Q. Modified shoots wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem is called
A) Flower
B) Inflorescence
C) Shoot buds
D) Both (a) and (c)
Explanation
Flower is a modified shoot, which performs the function of reproduction. The arrangement and distribution of flower over a plant is called inflorescence. Inflorescence is the name of modified shoot that is specialised to bear flower. The axis of inflorescence is called peduncle. A flattened peduncle is called receptacle
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