Arrange parts of a typical flowering plant from foundation to reproductive display: Items: a. Leaf b. Root c. Branch d. Stem e. Flower Choose the correct bottom-to-top developmental/structural order.
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Sequence of Words
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Ac, d, e, a, b
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Bb, a, e, c, d
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Ca, b, c, a, e
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De, a, d, c, b
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This item asks for a logical structural ordering in a plant: from foundational parts to higher, reproductive structures.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- b = Root (anchorage and absorption; lowest).
- d = Stem (main axis rising from root–shoot junction).
- c = Branch (lateral extension from stem).
- a = Leaf (photosynthetic organ on stem/branches).
- e = Flower (reproductive organ, typically at shoot tips/axils).
Concept / Approach:Order anatomically: root → stem → branch → leaf → flower.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Begin with ROOT (b).Then STEM (d).Then BRANCH (c).Then LEAF (a).Finally FLOWER (e).Verification / Alternative check:Check options: none exactly match b, d, c, a, e; therefore “None of these” must be chosen and the correct sequence noted in the explanation.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- b,a,e,c,d: Puts leaf and flower before forming branches/stem order properly.
- Sequences starting with flower or branch ignore foundational support.
- Option with repeated “a” is invalid.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing vertical position with structural dependency; go by anatomy and development.
Final Answer:None of these (correct order is b, d, c, a, e).