NEET Botany Flower Structure MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the structure of flowers is correct?
In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium is at the highest position and the ovary is superior.
Perigynous flowers have a completely inferior ovary with all other floral parts below it.
Epigynous flowers possess a superior ovary that is not enclosed by the thalamus.
In perigynous flowers, the gynoecium is located at the same level as the calyx and corolla.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium indeed occupies the highest position while the other floral parts are situated below it, making the ovary superior, which is exemplified by flowers like mustard and brinjal.
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