The expression gynoecium is apocarpous implies that the

Gynoecium comprises only one pistil which is fused with the stamen

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Gynoecium comprises more than one carpel, all of which are free

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Gynoecium comprises only one carpel which is free

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Gynoecium comprises more than one carpel which are fused

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The correct option is B Gynoecium comprises more than one carpel, all of which are free
When the gynoecium is made up of two or more carpels which are free, then it is known as apocarpous gynoecium. For example, Clementis.
So, the correct answer is 'Gynoecium comprises more than one carpel, all of which are free'

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