Botany-Seed & Fruit Development
NEET Botany Seed & Fruit Development MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about flower structure and ovary position is correct?
A
In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium is positioned above the other floral parts.
B
Perigynous flowers have the ovary positioned completely below the other floral parts.
C
In epigynous flowers, the ovary is said to be superior.
D
A flower with only stamens is classified as a bisexual flower.
Correct Answer
Option A
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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