Multiple choice

A flower which can be cut into two equal halves only through one particular plane is said to be:

  1. actinomorphic

  2. zygomorphic

  3. polygamous

  4. perianth
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Zygomorphic flowers have bilateral symmetry - only one plane can divide them into mirror halves (orchids, peas). Actinomorphic flowers have radial symmetry with multiple planes. Polygamous means having both bisexual and unisexual flowers. Perianth refers to calyx+corolla.

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