Identify the incorrect statement about racemose inflorescence:
1. The main axis continues to grow.
2. Flowers are borne acropetally on the axis.
3. It is a type of compound inflorescence.
4. The youngest flower is at the apex.
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion(A): In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis is limited in growth.
Reason (R): In cymose type of inflorescence, the flowers are borne in a basipetal order.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. (A) is True; (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are False
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The stalk of the inflorescence is called

1. Pedicel

2. Petiole

3. Peduncle

4. Phyllode

Subtopic:  Inflorescence | Flower & Parts of Flower |
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How many plants in the list given below have composite fruits that develop from an inflorescence? 
Walnut, poppy, radish, fig, pineapple, apple, tomato, mulberry

1. Four

2. Five

3. Two

4. Three

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