Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Alternate type of phyllotaxy 1. In this, two leaves arise as a pair at each node and lie opposite to each other.
b. Opposite type of phyllotaxy 2. In this, a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner.
c. Whorled type of phyllotaxy 3. In this, more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl.

  1. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  2. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  3. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  4. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  5. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. In alternate type of phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner. In opposite type of phyllotaxy, two leaves arise as a pair at each node and lie opposite to each other. In whorled type of phyllotaxy, more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl.

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