The flowers are zygomorphic in:

(a) Mustard

(b) Gulmohar

(c) Cassia

(d) Datura

(e) Chilly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (c), (d), (e) Only
  2. (a), (b), (c) Only
  3. (b), (c) Only
  4. (d), (e) Only

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : (b), (c) Only
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Concept: 

  • When a flower can be divided into two similar halves only in one particular vertical plane, it is called zygomorphic symmetry.
  • When a flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the center, it is said to be actinomorphic symmetry. 
  • Asymmetry means dividing any object into two parts that are not equally divided. 

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Explanation:

Option 1: Datura and chilly show actinomorphic flowers. zygomorphic: Cassia.

Option 2: Mustard show actinomorphic flowers. zygomorphic: Gulmohar, and Cassia.

Option 3: Zygomorphic for e.g. Pea, Gulmohar, bean, Cassia.

Option 4: Datura and chilly show actinomorphic flowers. 

So, the correct answer is Option 3.

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