NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about flower structure and ovary position is correct?
In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium is positioned above the other floral parts.
Perigynous flowers have the ovary positioned completely below the other floral parts.
In epigynous flowers, the ovary is said to be superior.
A flower with only stamens is classified as a bisexual flower.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Hypogynous flowers have the gynoecium occupying the highest position, which makes the ovary superior, as stated in the text. Perigynous flowers have a central gynoecium, while epigynous flowers enclose the ovary, making it inferior. Unisexual flowers contain either stamens or carpels, not both.
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