Given below are two statements Statement I: In a floral formula stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and G stands for inf…

Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In a floral formula stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and G stands for inferior ovary.

Statement II: In a floral formula stands for actinomorphic nature of the flower and G stands for superior ovary. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Key Points

• The symbol $\oplus$ denotes an actinomorphic (radially symmetric) flower; a zygomorphic flower is shown by the % symbol — so Statement I is wrong on both counts.
• $\underline{G}$ (G with a line under it) represents a superior ovary; an inferior ovary is shown by $\bar{G}$ (line above) — Statement II is correct.