(B) An actinomorphic flower is one that exhibits radial symmetry.This means the flower can be divided into two identical (similar) halves by any verti

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(B) An actinomorphic flower is one that exhibits radial symmetry.This means the flower can be divided into two identical (similar) halves by any vertical plane passing through the central axis.Examples of actinomorphic flowers include $Brassica$ (mustard),$Datura$,and $Chili$.

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$A$ flower is actinomorphic when it is divisible into two:

A
Halves having equal number of sepals and petals
B
Similar halves by a vertical division in any plane
C
Similar halves by a vertical division in one plane only
D
Halves having similar parts by a transverse division

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Radial symmetry (actinomorphic) is found in the flowers of:

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The most suitable flower for the study of floral parts is:

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Hypogynous flower $I$. Guava,Cucumber,Ray florets of Sunflower

$Q$. Perigynous flower $II$. Peach,Rose,Plum

$R$. Epigynous flower $III$. Mustard,China rose,Brinjal

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Hypogynous flower	$I$. Guava,Cucumber,Ray florets of Sunflower
$Q$. Perigynous flower	$II$. Peach,Rose,Plum
$R$. Epigynous flower	$III$. Mustard,China rose,Brinjal