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In a cymose inflorescence the main axis

1. Terminates in a flower
2. Has unlimited growth
3. Bears a solitary flower
4. Has unlimited growth but lateral branches end in flowers

Correct answer: Terminates in a flower

Solution

A cymose inflorescence is determinate, meaning the main axis ends in a flower and further growth continues from lateral branches. This is why the axis does not show unlimited growth.

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