Q7 / 120 · NEET 2010 (Mains) · Botany

Aestivation of petals in the flower of cotton is correctly shown in

  • A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • Correct answer
    D
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Solution

Petals in the flowers of cotton (Gossypium sp), China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis), etc, show twisted aestivation. In this type of aestivation, a regular overlapping of petals occurs where one margin of each petal overlaps with the next one petal. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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