Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a floral formula, \(\oplus\) stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and \( G \) stands for the interior ovary. 
Statement II: In a floral formula, \(\oplus\) stands for actinomorphic nature of the flower, and \( G \) stands for the superior ovary.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• B. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Hint:

In floral formulas, \( \oplus \) indicates zygomorphic symmetry (bilateral symmetry), while \( * \) indicates actinomorphic symmetry (radial symmetry). The symbol \( G \) refers to the ovary position in relation to the other floral parts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Let's evaluate the statements: Statement I: The symbol \( \oplus \) in a floral formula does indeed represent the zygomorphic nature of the flower (bilateral symmetry), and \( G \) represents the interior ovary (the position of the ovary relative to the floral parts). This statement is correct. Statement II: The symbol \( \oplus \) represents zygomorphic flowers, not actinomorphic flowers. Actinomorphic flowers are radially symmetrical, and in a floral formula, actinomorphic flowers are usually indicated by the symbol \( * \). Also, \( G \) in floral formulas refers to the ovary position and typically refers to an inferior ovary, not a superior one. This statement is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer is Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.