Question

Which of the following are characteristic features of Solanaceae family?
(a) Flowers are bisexual and actinomorphic
(b) Calyx have five sepals and are united
(c) Androecium have five stamens and are epipetalous
(d) Ovary is inferior
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (b), (c) and (d) only
• B. (a), (b) and (c) only
• C. (d) only
• D. (a) and (b) only

Hint:

Solanaceae family characteristics: Bisexual flowers Actinomorphic symmetry 5 united sepals 5 epipetalous stamens Superior ovary

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall Solanaceae.
Solanaceae includes tomato, potato and chilli, and we test four floral features.
Step 2: Check statement (a).
Solanaceae flowers are bisexual and actinomorphic (radially symmetric), so (a) is correct.
Step 3: Check statement (b).
The calyx has five sepals that are united (gamosepalous), so (b) is correct.
Step 4: Check statement (c).
The androecium has five epipetalous stamens attached to the petals, so (c) is correct.
Step 5: Check statement (d).
The ovary in Solanaceae is superior, not inferior, so (d) is incorrect.
Step 6: Conclude.
The correct statements are (a), (b) and (c) only, which is option 2.
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