Q36 / 160 · JIPMER 2010 · Botany

Pappus is modified

  • Correct answer
    A
    calyx
  • B
    corolla
  • C
    bracts
  • D
    gynoecium

Solution

The fruits of Asteraceae often possess pappus (which is a modification of persistent hairy calyx) which functions as a parachute for the dispersal of, eg, Sonchus, Tagstes. This dispersal mechanism is known as parachute mechanism. Censer mechanism for seed dispersal is found in poppy.

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

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