Question

How many plants in the list given below have marginal placentation?

Mustard, gram, tulip, asparagus, arhar, sun hemp, chili, colchicine, onion, moong, pea, tobacco, lupin

• A. Five
• B. Three
• C. Six
• D. Four

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Six

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Fabaceae family is distinguished by marginal placentation.
2. The ovules in this type of placentation are arranged in a row on the ovary's ventral suture.
3. As members of the Fabaceae, gram, arhar, sun hemp, moong, pea, and lupin have marginal placentation.
4. Six types of plants have marginal placentation.

Final answer: Six types of plants have marginal placentation.