Botany-Flower Structure
NEET Botany Flower Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about flower structure are correct?
A
In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium is positioned above the other floral parts.
B
Perigynous flowers have the ovary situated at the same level as the calyx and corolla.
C
Epigynous flowers have the ovary completely enclosed by the thalamus.
D
Calyx and corolla are both reproductive organs of a flower.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium does occupy the highest position, making statement A correct. Statement B is misleading as perigynous flowers have the ovary at the center, while C correctly describes epigynous flowers. Statement D is incorrect as calyx and corolla are accessory organs.
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