Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a floral formula, ⊕ stands for zygomorphic nature of the flowe

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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:

Accepted Answer

book, in a floral formula, the symbol ⊕ stands for actinomorphic (radial symmetry) nature of the flower, while % stands for zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry). Furthermore, G with a line below it (usually represented as G) denotes a superior ovary, while G with a line above it (G̅) denotes an inferior ovary [Sources 69, 70]. Therefore, Statement I is incorrect because ⊕ is not zygomorphic, and Statement II is correct regarding the actinomorphic symbol and the description of the superior ovary contextually.

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