Organisms and Populations Question 33
33. Which of the following shows whorled phyllotaxy?
(a) Calotropis
(b) Mustard
(c) China rose
(d) Alstonia
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) Alstonia shows whorled phyllotaxy. In whorled phyllotaxy, more than two leaves arise at each node and form a whorl or a circle. China rose and mustard shows alternate phyllotaxy in which a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner. Whereas Calotropis shows opposite type of phyllotaxy in which a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other.
