NEET Previous Year Question

Correct position of floral parts over thalamus in mustard plant is-

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AMargin of the thalamus grows upward, enclosing the ovary completely, and other parts arise below the ovary
  2. BGynoecium is present in the centre and other parts cover it partially
  3. CGynoecium is situated in the centre, and other parts of the flower are located at the rim of the thalamus, at the same level
  4. DGynoecium occupies the highest position, while the other parts are situated below it

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Mustard is an example of hypogynous flower. In this, the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it. The ovary in such flowers is said to be superior.

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