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Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.

  1. A
    Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers
  2. B
    Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
  3. C
    Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers
  4. D
    Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers

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[Image comparing floral diagrams of Fabaceae, Solanaceae, and Liliaceae]Fabaceae: Characterized by diadelphous stamens (filaments in two bundles, often ).Solanaceae: Characterized by epipetalous stamens (attached to petals).Liliaceae: Characterized by epiphyllous (epitepalous) stamens.While dithecous anthers are common, the diadelphous condition is unique to Fabaceae among these three.

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Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.
A
Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers
B
Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
C
Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers
D
Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers

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