(D) The correct answer is $D$. In many members of the $Asteraceae$ family,the sepals are modified into persistent,hair-like structures known as pappus

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(D) The correct answer is $D$. In many members of the $Asteraceae$ family,the sepals are modified into persistent,hair-like structures known as pappus. These structures help in the dispersal of seeds by wind. $A$ common example is $Tridax$.

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Pappus is a modification of:

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Corolla
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Which of the following describes a flower with free petals and three series?

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Match the following columns:
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$P$. Monocarpellary $I$. Poppy (Papaver)
$Q$. Syncarpous $II$. Pea
$R$. Apocarpous $III$. Michelia

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Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Monocarpellary	$I$. Poppy (Papaver)
$Q$. Syncarpous	$II$. Pea
$R$. Apocarpous	$III$. Michelia

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$P$. Monocarpellary $I$. Poppy (Papaver)
$Q$. Syncarpous $II$. Pea
$R$. Apocarpous $III$. Michelia