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  4. Which of the following is/are character/s of racemose inflorescence? (i) Basal flower are older while the apical flowers are younger. (ii) Flower open from periphery to centre. (iii) Floral axis shows continuous growth

Q. Which of the following is/are character/s of racemose inflorescence?
(i) Basal flower are older while the apical flowers are younger.
(ii) Flower open from periphery to centre.
(iii) Floral axis shows continuous growth

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Solution:

The arrangement of flowers on the floral axis is termed as inflorescence. Depending on whether the apex gets developed into a flower or continues to grow, two major types of inflorescences are defined - racemose and cymose. In racemose type of inflorescences the main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal Succession.