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Statement P: In cymose inflorescence flowers are borne in basipetal manner.
Statement Q: Younger flowers are present below the older flowers in cymose inflorescence.

a
Both P and Q statements are wrong
b
Statement P is correct and Q is incorrect
c
Statement P is incorrect and Q is correct
d
Both P and Q statements are correct

detailed solution

Correct option is D

In Cymose inflorescence the terminal bud of peduncle as well as its branches is transformed into flower and hence, they show limited growth. The older flowers are present at the tip and younger flowers are at the basal region and such arrangement is called basipetalous arrangement.

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