Q7 / 200 · NEET 2023 (All India) · Botany

Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae. 

  • A
    Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers
  • Correct answer
    B
    Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers
  • C
    Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
  • D
    Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers

Solution

The pea-family, called Fabaceae is one of the distinct families which has the following floral characters:

  • There are five sepals with gamosepalous; valvate/imbricate aestivation.
  • There are five petals, which vexillary aestivation.
  • There are 10 stamens, in 9+1 bundle (diadelphous), with anther dithecous.
  • Theres is a superior ovary, mono carpellary, unilocular with many ovules, style single. Placentation is marginal.

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

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