Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) 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 all other floral parts.

B

In perigynous flowers, the ovary is completely inferior to the other floral parts.

C

Epigynous flowers have the ovary enclosed by the thalamus, with other parts arising above it.

D

The ovary in hypogynous flowers is described as half inferior.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium occupies the highest position, making the ovary superior. Perigynous flowers have a half inferior ovary, while in epigynous flowers, the thalamus completely encloses the ovary.

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