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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