Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 403

Question: Which of the following is phylogenetically most advanced of the dicotyledonous families [AFMC 1981; Orissa JEE 2005]

Options:

A) Acanthaceae

B) Scrophulariaceae

C) Compositae

D) Umbelliferae

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Compositae (Asteraceae) is the largest family of plant kingdom, represented by 950 genera and 20000 species, plants mostly herbs stem with latex / oil ducts and most evolved and advanced among dicot.