Question

Basal placentation occurs in an ovary which is

• A. Unilocular
• B. Bilocular
• C. Multilocular
• D. Lateral

Answer 1

The correct option is A Unilocular

Basal placentation occurs when the placenta is present at the base of the ovary and single ovule is attached to it. It is generally seen in the unilocular ovary of the family Compositae.

A. Unilocular ovary shows basal placentation.

B. Bilocular ovary shows parietal placentation.

C. Multilocular ovary shows axile placentation.

D. Lateral placentation called marginal placentation occurs in unilocular superior ovary.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Unilocular'