AIIMS 2019 Biology Types of Flowers MCQ Question
Which of the following is correct
Perigynous–plum, peach, rose
Epigynous–guava and cucumber
Hypogynous–mustard, rose
Both (1) and (2)
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option D is correct because it accurately identifies the floral arrangements of the listed plants: perigynous flowers, such as those of plum, peach, and rose, have a hypanthium that is fused with the ovary; epigynous flowers, like guava and cucumber, have the ovary positioned above the other floral parts; and hypogynous flowers, such as mustard and rose, feature an inferior ovary. Option A is misleading as rose is not strictly perigynous; option B is incorrect because it does not include all epigynous examples; and option C incorrectly categorizes rose as hypogynous, which is not universally applicable. Understanding these classifications helps clarify the relationships between floral structures and their reproductive strategies.
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