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Radial symmetry is found in the flowers of

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: A
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Flower Symmetry
	**Related Topics**: Plant Morphology, Taxonomy
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of flower structure and plant families.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	We need to identify the plant family exhibiting radial symmetry in its flowers.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. **Understanding Radial Symmetry**: Radial symmetry, also known as actinomorphic symmetry, means a flower can be divided into two equal halves along any plane passing through the center.
		Reasoning: This type of symmetry is often associated with multiple planes of symmetry.
	2. **Analyzing the options**:
		Working: We examine the typical flower structure of each plant family listed in the options.
		Key Point:  Liliaceae flowers are typically actinomorphic, while Orchidaceae, Fabaceae, and Asteraceae flowers exhibit bilateral symmetry (zygomorphic).
	3. **Identifying the Correct Option**: Liliaceae is known for its radially symmetrical flowers.
		Result: Liliaceae (Option A)
		Verification:  Lilies, tulips, and other members of the Liliaceae family exhibit radial symmetry.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] ✓: Liliaceae flowers have parts arranged radially around a central point, allowing them to be divided into equal halves along multiple planes. Examples include lilies and tulips.
[B] :x: Orchidaceae flowers exhibit bilateral symmetry (zygomorphic), meaning they can be divided into two equal halves along only one plane.  They have specialized petal structures.
[C] :x: Fabaceae flowers also exhibit bilateral symmetry (zygomorphic), with a distinctive 'banner,' 'wings,' and 'keel' petal arrangement.
[D] :x: Asteraceae flowers can appear radially symmetrical but are often technically composites of many small flowers (florets) arranged in a head, with individual florets sometimes showing bilateral symmetry.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing radial and bilateral symmetry: Remember radial symmetry allows division along multiple planes, while bilateral symmetry allows division along only one plane.
		2. Misclassifying Asteraceae: While the flower head may appear radially symmetrical, the individual florets often exhibit bilateral symmetry.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Visualize cutting the flower: If you can cut it into equal halves along multiple planes, it's likely radially symmetrical.
		2. Remember examples: Lilies (Liliaceae) are a good example to remember for radial symmetry.

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The correct Option is "Liliaceae"

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Orchidaceae

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Fabaceae

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Asteraceae

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