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Morphology of Flowering Plants — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Biology

What Morphology of Flowering Plants covers in CBSE Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Root System, Stem and Leaf.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants

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1. Root System

  • The underground part of a flowering plant is the root system, and the part above ground is the shoot system.
  • In most dicots, the primary root forms by direct elongation of the radicle and grows into the soil.
  • The primary root bears lateral roots called secondary, tertiary and further orders of roots.
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2. Stem

  • The stem is the ascending part of the axis bearing branches, leaves, flowers and fruits.
  • The stem develops from the plumule of the embryo of a germinating seed.
  • Nodes are regions of the stem where leaves are born.
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3. Leaf

  • The leaf is a lateral, generally flattened structure borne on the stem.
  • It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
  • The axillary bud later develops into a branch.
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4. Inflorescence and Flower

  • A flower is a modified shoot wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem.
  • When a shoot tip transforms into a flower, it is always solitary.
  • Inflorescence is the arrangement of flowers on the floral axis.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The external structure of flowering plants and the way roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds are organized and classified

Root systemShoot systemStemLeafInflorescenceFlowerFloral whorlsCalyx

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants for CBSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Morphology of Flowering Plants include Root System, Stem, Leaf, Inflorescence and Flower. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Morphology of Flowering Plants for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 151 practice questions on Morphology of Flowering Plants. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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