(B) flower is defined as a modified shoot wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to a floral meristem. Internodes do not elongate and the axis gets

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$A$ flower is a modified shoot.

(B) flower is defined as a modified shoot wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to a floral meristem. Internodes do not elongate and the axis gets condensed. The apex produces different kinds of floral appendages laterally at successive nodes instead of leaves.

Class 11 Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants Flower

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A
$A$ flower is a modified root.
B
$A$ flower is a modified shoot.
C
$A$ flower is a modified leaf.
D
$A$ flower is a modified inflorescence.

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Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Hypogynous flower $I$. Guava,Cucumber,Ray florets of Sunflower

$Q$. Perigynous flower $II$. Peach,Rose,Plum

$R$. Epigynous flower $III$. Mustard,China rose,Brinjal

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Hypogynous flower	$I$. Guava,Cucumber,Ray florets of Sunflower
$Q$. Perigynous flower	$II$. Peach,Rose,Plum
$R$. Epigynous flower	$III$. Mustard,China rose,Brinjal