Q25 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Botany

The term 'keel' is used for special type of

  • A
    sepals
  • Correct answer
    B
    petals
  • C
    stamens
  • D
    carpels

Solution

Keel is a special type of petal found in papilionaceous type of corolla. Papilionaceous type is butterfly like, the corolla has one large posterior standard, two lateral wings, two innermost and smaller keels.

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

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