Question

The condition in which anthers of all the stamens of a flower are united while filaments are free can be seen in

• A. Fabaceae
• B. Asteraceae
• C. Malvaceae
• D. Liliaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is C Malvaceae

In association to the attachment of filaments anthers are typically divided into:-

1. Basifixed-Filament is attached to the base.Ex-Brassica
2. Adenate -filament run through out the length and become continous with the connective tissue.ex-Mangoliya,Rananculus.
3. Dorsifixed-ataached to dorsal side.wx-Citrus.
4. Versatile-filament are attached to connective in such a way that anther can swing freely.ex-Graminae or Malvaceae.

So the correct option is "Malvaceae".