Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct? (i) Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs of a flower. (ii) Zygomorphic flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane. (iii) Flowers without bracts are termed as bracteate. (iv) Parthenocarpic fruit is formed after fertilization of the ovary. (v) In legumes, seed is non-endospermic. (vi) Radical buds develop on roots.

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Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct? (i) Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs of a flower. (ii) Zygomorphic flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane. (iii) Flowers without bracts are termed as bracteate. (iv) Parthenocarpic fruit is formed after fertilization of the ovary. (v) In legumes, seed is non-endospermic. (vi) Radical buds develop on roots. (A) (i) , (ii), (iii) and (iv) (B) (i), (ii) and (v) (C) (iii), (iv) and (vi) (D) (iv), (v) and (i)

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Statements - i, ii, iii and iv are not correct.
(i) Calyx and corolla are helping or accessory whorls whereas androecium and gynoecium are reproductive organs of a flower.
(ii) Actinomorphic flowers can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane and zygomorphic flowers can be divided into two similar halves in one particular plane.
(iii) Flowers without bracts are termed as ebracteate and flowers with bract, reduced leaf found at the base of the pedicel are called as bracteates.
(iv) Parthenocarpic fruit is formed without fertilization of the ovary