Question

Gynoecium with united carpels is termed as:

• A. Apocarpous
• B. Multicarpellary
• C. Syncarpous
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Syncarpous

If all the carpels are fused together, then gynoecium is called syncarpous.

In some plants, carpels can be fused completely only retaining their stigma separate e.g. in members of Apocynaceae.

In few plants, carpel maintains distinct ovaries but fused together with stigma and style.

So, the correct answer is option 'C'.