Question

'Gynoecium is apocarpous' means that

• A. Gynoecium comprises of only one pistil which is fused with stamen
• B. Gynoecium comprises of more than one carpel, all of which are free
• C. Gynoecium comprises of only one carpel which is free
• D. Gynoecium comprises of more than one carpel, which are fused

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gynoecium comprises of more than one carpel, all of which are free

Answer is B -

Apocarpous gynoecium means the presence of more than one carpel and the carpels are separate or unfused. It is a primitive condition. The examples of Apocarpous gynoecium include -Strawberry and Buttercup.