MCQ
Inflorescence is racemose in
  • A
    brinjal
  • B
    tulip
  • C
    aloe
  • soybean.

Answer

Correct option: D.
soybean.
d
(d) : Racemose inflorescence is also called indefinite and indeterminate type. Growth of the peduncle is indefinite. Here the terminal bud will not modify into a flower. Flowers develop in acropetal succession $i.e.$, mature flowers are towards the base and the younger ones towards the tip of the peduncle. Flowers open in centripetal succession $i.e.$, opening of flowers proceeds from the periphery to the centre of the inflorescence. Peduncle may be unbranched or branched. Soybean belongs to family Fabaceae which has racemose inflorescence.

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