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Which of the following statements about inflorescence is incorrect.

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Racemose inflorescence has an acropetal flower arrangement Cymose inflorescence has a continuously growing main axis Correct Umbel is a type of racemose inflorescence Spadix is found in banana and maize

Explanation

In cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower and does not grow continuously.

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