Question

Cruciferae differ from Malvaceae in the presence of

• A. Bicarpellary, unilocular ovary and siliqua fruit
• B. Multicarpellary, multilocular ovary and capsule fruit
• C. Monocarpellary, multilocular ovary with capsule fruit
• D. Multicarpellary, unilocular ovary and cypsella fruit

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bicarpellary, unilocular ovary and siliqua fruit

In Cruciferae, the fruit can be non-fleshy dehiscent or indehiscent or schizocarp or lomentaceous. Fruit is a siliqua. The ovary is unilocular. Gynoecium is bicarpellary. Capsules when dehiscent are valvular. In Malvaceae, the fruit is non-fleshy or fleshy, dehiscent or indehiscent or a schizocarp. The fruit comprises of follicles. Fruit can be a capsule or a berry. Capsules are loculicidal. It has multilocular ovary and has three/five carpels.
So, the correct answer is 'Bicarpellary, unilocular ovary and siliqua fruit'