Differentiate between Racemose inflorescence and Cymose inflorescence.

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Racemose Inflorescence Cymose Inflorescence
$1$. The main axis continues to grow and the apical bud is not converted into a flower. $1$. The main axis terminates in a flower,as the apical bud gets converted into a flower.
$2$. The growth of the floral axis is indefinite or continuous. $2$. The growth of the floral axis is definite or limited.
$3$. Flowers are borne in an acropetal succession (older flowers at the base,younger at the tip). $3$. Flowers are borne in a basipetal succession (older flowers at the tip,younger at the base).
$4$. Examples include $Mustard$ and $Radish$. $4$. Examples include $Jasmine$ and $Begonia$.

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