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Identify the correct statements related to the androecium in the flower: (a) Sterile stamens are called staminodes. (b) When stamens are attached to petals, they are called epipetalous. (c) Monoadelphous stamens are found in China rose. (d) Polyadelphous stamens are found in Pea. (e) Variation in the length of filaments is seen in Salvia and Mustard.

A

(a), (c), (d) and (e) only

B

(a), (b), (c) and (e) only

C

(a), (b) and (c) only

D

(b), (c) and (d) only

Step-by-Step Solution

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  • Statement (a) is Correct: A sterile stamen is called a staminode.
  • Statement (b) is Correct: When stamens are attached to the petals, they are epipetalous (e.g., brinjal).
  • Statement (c) is Correct: Stamens united into one bunch or bundle are monoadelphous, as seen in China rose.
  • Statement (d) is Incorrect: In Pea, stamens are diadelphous (united into two bundles). Polyadelphous (more than two bundles) condition is found in Citrus.
  • Statement (e) is Correct: There may be a variation in the length of filaments within a flower, as in Salvia and mustard.
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