Q. Main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession. This is a characteristic of which type of inflorescence?
A) Cymose
B) Racemose
C) Either (a) or (b)
D) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation
Racemose. Inflorescence Depending on whether the apex gets converted into flower or continues to grow [table] Racemose | Cymose ; Main axis continues to grow flower grow laterally, $e.g$., radish, mustard | The main axis terminates in flower hence limited growth, $e.g$., jasmine, Calotropis [/table]
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