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In which type of inflorescence do the flowers mature from the periphery towards the center?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Inflorescence types and flower maturation sequence
 **Related Topics**: Botany, plant morphology, flower arrangement
 **Prerequisites**: Understanding of basic botanical terminology related to inflorescences.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question asks about the type of inflorescence where flower maturation proceeds from the outer edge (periphery) towards the inner part (center).
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Analyze the meaning of each option.
  Reasoning: We need to identify the term that describes the progression of flowering from the outside to the inside.
 2. Consider the definitions of centripetal and centrifugal.
  Working:  Centripetal means 'towards the center,' while centrifugal means 'away from the center.'  Basipetal means 'towards the base,' and acropetal means 'towards the apex'.
  Key Point: The key is understanding the direction of flower maturation.
 3. Determine the correct term.
  Result: Centripetal inflorescence describes the maturation sequence where flowers open from the outside (periphery) inwards (towards the center).
  Verification: The definition of centripetal aligns perfectly with the description given in the question.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Basipetal refers to the development of flowers from the apex to the base of the inflorescence.
B :x: Centrifugal refers to the maturation of flowers from the center to the periphery.
C ✓: Centripetal correctly describes the maturation of flowers from the periphery towards the center.
D :x: Acropetal refers to the development of flowers from the base to the apex of the inflorescence.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing centripetal and centrifugal:  Remembering the prefixes (centri- meaning center, petal- meaning towards, and fuga- meaning away from) helps distinguish between these terms.
  2.Misunderstanding the direction of flower development: Carefully examine the question and visualize the flower maturation process.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Use mnemonics or visual aids to remember the directions of different inflorescence types.
  2.Draw diagrams of different inflorescence types to understand the flower maturation pattern.

B VENKAT · Answer

Basipetal

B VENKAT · Answer

Centrifugal

B VENKAT · Answer

The correct Option is "Centripetal"

B VENKAT · Answer

Acropetal

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