Question

Numerous shinning ovules on swollen placentae with axile placentation are found in

• A. Lagenaria
• B. Lycopersicon
• C. Lactuca
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lycopersicon

Numerous shinning ovules on swollen placentae with axile placentation are found in Lycopersicon. Lycopersicon was a genus in the flowering plant family Solanaceae. It contains 13 confirmed species in the tomato group of nightshades. Collectively, the species in this group apart from the common cultivated plant are called wild tomatoes. Lycopersicon shows axile placentation i.e.,The placentas are in a central column within a non-sectioned ovary. It has a compound carpel.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.