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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question

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In floral anatomy, what does 'trimerous symmetry' imply about the flower parts?
Options
A Arrangement in sets of two
B Arrangement in sets of three
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C Arrangement in sets of four
D Arrangement in sets of five
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5 explicitly states, 'In trimerous symmetry, there is an arrangement in flower parts such as petals, sepals, and stamens, in sets of three'.

Hint

The prefix 'tri-' is a strong clue.

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