Question

Inflorescence is edible in Brassica oleracea
A. Var. botrytis
B. Var. capitate
C. Var. gongylodes
D. Var. gemmifera

Answer 1

Hint: Inflorescence is the mode of arrangement of flowers in a group on a floral axis called peduncle (inflorescence axis or mother axis). Basically, it is the modified part of the shoot. The stalk of each flower is called a pedicel. An inflorescence is of two types: racemose and cymose.

Complete answer:
Brassicaceae commonly called the mustard family. The species of Brassicaceae are characterized by four-petalled cross-shaped flowers. It consists of two long and two short stamens. They also produce pod-like fruits known as siliques (an elongated capsule, such as in cabbage).
Brassica oleracea is a member of Brassicaceae, the cabbage family. It also includes radish (Raphanus sativus) and turnip (Brassica rapa). The common name of cabbage is derived from the French word "caboche" which means "head".
Brassica oleracea has been cultivated for a minimum of 2,000 years, as a result, an extensive variety of forms are developed. However, they are significantly different in general appearance, kohlrabi, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli, are all cultivars of Brassica oleracea.
Brassica vegetables are consumed in huge quantities all over the world. They are a rich source of dietary fibres, vitamins E and C, a range of B vitamins and carotenoids. Their characteristic bitter flavour is due to the occurrence of glucosinolates, which may be lethal in certain circumstances but are also credited with anti-cancer activity.
-Botrytis Group (broccoli and cauliflower):- They bear edible inflorescences in compact heads, these are popular vegetables. It is served raw or boiled and is often accompanied by white sauce. They are used in pickles.
-Capitata Group (cabbage, Savoy cabbage and red cabbage):- These have a large, edible and a terminal bud. Savoy cabbage has wrinkled leaves. Red cabbage contains the pigment anthocyanin, used for pickling.
-Gemmifera Group (sprouts, Brussels sprouts):- This variety has dense and compact, axillary buds (like mini-cabbages) packed tightly on a single, upright stem.
-Gongylodes Group (kohlrabi, knol-khol):- These have a white, green or purple, turnip-like, edible swollen stem. They are consumed as boiled vegetables or may be used as livestock-feed.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: There is a list of some of the main genera and species in Brassicaceae:-
-Bok choy (Brassica rapa, var. chinensis)
-Brown mustard (Brassica juncea)
-Broccoli (Brassica oleracea, var. italica)
-Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea, var. gemmifera)
-Cabbage (Brassica oleracea, var. capitata)
-Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, var. botrytis)
-Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea, var. gongylodes)
-Napa cabbage (Brassica rapa, var. pekinensis)
-Turnip (Brassica rapa, var. rapa)