[Campbell Biology P.693] According to Figure 30.9 and the accompanying text, which type of f... | Practice Question

According to Figure 30.9 and the accompanying text, which type of flower can be divided into two equal parts by any line through its central axis?

  • A: A flower with bilateral symmetry, like an orchid.
  • B: A flower with radial symmetry, like a daffodil.
  • C: Any flower with fused petals.
  • D: A flower that is wind-pollinated.

Explanation

The text states that in radial symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels radiate out from a center, and any line through the central axis divides the flower into two equal parts. The daffodil is given as an example of radial symmetry.