Question

Syncarpous gynoecium has two or more

• A. Free ovaries
• B. Free carpels
• C. All of these
• D. Fused carpels

Answer 1

The correct option is D Fused carpels

Syncarpous gynoecium has fused carpels. It is the most common type of gynoecium, for example, tulips, Gynoecium with free carpels is called apocarpous. It is seen in strawberry.

If a gynoecium has a single carpel, it is called monocarpous. If a gynoecium has multiple, distinct (free, unfused) carpels, it is apocarpous. For example- lotus and rose and michelia flowers.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Fused Carpels'