Statement A: Based on whether the apex of the axis develops into a single flower or continues to grow to form several flowers on the lateral side, inflorescences are classified into two major types.
Statement B: Cymose inflorescences show limited growth of peduncle and its branches and Racemose inflorescences show unlimited growth of peduncle.

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Both Statements A and B are correct

Statement A is correct and B is incorrect.

Statement A is incorrect and B is correct

Both statements A and B are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

During the formation of inflorescences in flowering plants, the shoot apical meristem transforms from vegetative to floral meristem. The floral meristem of a shoot may transform into a single flower and shows limited growth or it may grow continuously to form several flowers or floral branches.

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