NEET Botany Flower Structure MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding the gynoecium is correct?
The stigma is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
The carpel consists only of the ovary.
The style connects the stigma directly to the ovules.
Apocarpous carpels are always fused together.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The stigma is indeed the receptive surface for pollen grains, as mentioned in the NCERT context. The carpel consists of three parts: stigma, style, and ovary; thus, option B is incorrect. The style connects the ovary to the stigma, not directly to the ovules, making option C incorrect. Apocarpous carpels are free and not fused, which makes option D incorrect.
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