Q.

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:                                      [2025]

1 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect  
3 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect  
4 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct  

Ans.

(4)

The floral formula symbol  is used for actinomorphic flower, while % is used for zygomorphic flower.

The symbol G represents gynoecium and G- symbol represent superior ovary, while inferior ovary is represented by G- .

Thus, statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct.