In a CAM plant undergoing a prolonged drought, which physiological change would be MOST prominent in its leaves during the daytime?
Stomata open, and CO2 is directly fixed by RuBisCO.
Stomata remain closed, and malate is decarboxylated to release CO2.
Stomata partially open, and PEP carboxylase fixes atmospheric CO2.
Stomata remain closed, and the Calvin cycle ceases completely.
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Main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession. This is a characteristic of which type of inflorescence?
Cymose
Racemose
Either (1) or (2)
Both (1) and (2)
In cauliflower, the inflorescence is
A branched cluster of yellow flowers.
Modified into a compact, white head composed of undeveloped flower buds.
A single large flower surrounded by green sepals.
A long, trailing vine with small white flowers.