Question

Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae in relation to stamens. Identify the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae.

• A. Monadelphous and monothecous anthers
• B. Epiphyllous and dithecous anthers
• C. Diadelphous and dithecous anthers
• D. Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens

Hint:

Family Fabaceae: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\text{Stamens} &&=9+1\ (\text{diadelphous}) &\text{Anthers} &&=\text{dithecous} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the androecium of Fabaceae. In family Fabaceae, the stamens are generally \[ \boxed{\text{diadelphous }(9+1).} \] The anthers are \[ \boxed{\text{dithecous}.} \]

Step 2: Compare with other families. \[ \begin{aligned} \text{Fabaceae} &\rightarrow \text{Diadelphous stamens} \text{Solanaceae} &\rightarrow \text{Epipetalous stamens} \text{Liliaceae} &\rightarrow \text{Epiphyllous stamens} \end{aligned} \] Thus, the characteristic specific to Fabaceae is \[ \boxed{\text{Diadelphous and dithecous anthers}.} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option. Hence, the correct option is \[ \boxed{(C).} \]