Question

Thalamus grows over and fuses with ovary in

• A. Superior
• B. Half superior
• C. Half inferior
• D. Inferior

Answer 1

The correct option is D Inferior

The shape and growth of the thalamus determine the position of the ovary.

A. In the superior ovary, the thalamus is swollen or dome-shaped. Such flowers are called hypogynous.

B and C. In the half-superior or half-inferior ovary, the thalamus is flattened. Such flowers are called perigynous.

D. In the inferior ovary, the thalamus is cup-shaped and grows over to fuse with the ovary. Such flowers are called epigynous.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Inferior'