JAMB Biology 1987 Question 30

Question 30

Reproduction in Plants

A flower showing radial symmetry is said to be

  1. A.pentamerous
  2. B.protandrous
  3. C.protogynous
  4. D.actinomorphic.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (actinomorphic.)

Explanation

An actinomorphic flower can be cut into equal halves along more than one plane, i.e. it is radially symmetrical.