Question

The correct floral formula of chilli is :

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks for the correct floral formula of chilli. The options provided come with images of different floral formulas. To identify the correct formula, we need to understand the floral structure of a chilli plant, which belongs to the Solanaceae family.

The general floral formula for most members of the Solanaceae family is:

• Calyx (K): 5 fused sepals, represented as \(K(5)\).
• Corolla (C): 5 fused petals, represented as \(C(5)\).
• Androecium (A): 5 free stamens, represented as \(A5\).
• Gynoecium (G): 2 or more fused carpels, superior ovary, represented as \(\overline{G}(2)\).

Based on these components, we can identify the floral formula that matches this description.

The correct floral formula for chilli is:

This corresponds to the formula given in the options as \(K(5)\ C(5)\ A5\ \overline{G}(2)\).

Let’s analyze why other options are incorrect:

• Option 1: Deviates from fused components or the number of floral parts typical to chillies.
• Option 2: May have the wrong number of parts or arrangement differently than described above.
• Option 4: Similarly, might not represent the characteristic fused or number of components accurately.

Hence, the correct option representing the floral formula of chilli is the third image.