Gynoecium having a number of free carpels is

Syncarpous

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Apocarpous

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Polycarpellary

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Syngenesious

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Solution

The correct option is B Apocarpous
Gynoecium having a number of free carpels is called apocarpous.
A. Syncarpous gynoecium has fused carpels.
B. Apocarpous gynoecium has free carpels.
C. Polycarpellary gynoecium has multiple carpels.
D. Syngenesious is the condition of stamens where anthers are fused but filaments are free.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Apocarpous'.

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