Anatomy of Flowering Plants
- Which one of the following diagrams represents the placentation in Dianthus?
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Free central placentation occurs in Dianthus and Primula in which ovules are borne on central axis and septa are absent.
Correct Option: B
Free central placentation occurs in Dianthus and Primula in which ovules are borne on central axis and septa are absent.
- In unilocular ovary with a single ovule the placentation is:
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In basal type of placentation, the ovary is unilocular with a single ovule. In this, the placenta is at the base of the ovary. It is seen in Polygonum.
Correct Option: B
In basal type of placentation, the ovary is unilocular with a single ovule. In this, the placenta is at the base of the ovary. It is seen in Polygonum.
- Ovary is half-inferior in the flowers of:
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A flower in which floral parts arise from around the ovary is called perigynous. In this, the ovary is half inferior and half superior. It can be seen in the flowers of plum, peach etc.
Correct Option: B
A flower in which floral parts arise from around the ovary is called perigynous. In this, the ovary is half inferior and half superior. It can be seen in the flowers of plum, peach etc.
- Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of the young cob of maize are
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Long filamentous threads of maize are the styles of the ovaries. In fact, these are the longest styles in plants.
Correct Option: A
Long filamentous threads of maize are the styles of the ovaries. In fact, these are the longest styles in plants.
- Angiosperm to which the largest flowers belong is?
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Rafflessia is an angiosperm, which produces the largest flowers. It is also a total root parasite.
Correct Option: C
Rafflessia is an angiosperm, which produces the largest flowers. It is also a total root parasite.