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The following figure shows the
The following figure shows the
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Solution
The correct option is C Multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver
Multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver
Flower of the Papaver possesses a multicarpellary (possessing more than 1 carpel) syncarpous (fused carpels) gynoecium. The diagram shows the presence of multiple carpels that are fused and have a common style. Thus it represents the multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver.
Multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium of Michelia
Michelia bear multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium, i.e., gynoecium with more than one free carpels. As the carpels in the diagram are fused, it cannot be a multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium of Michelia. Thus, option b is incorrect.
Pentacarpellary syncarpous gynoecium of the Michelia
The gynoecium in the figure shows the presence of more than 5 carpels, thus it cannot be pentacarpellary. Moreover, Michelia has apocarpous gynoecium and is not syncarpous. Hence, option c is incorrect.
Multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium of the Papaver
Papaver has a multicarpellary syncarpous ovary which the diagram represents. It does not have an apocarpous gynoecium. Thus option d is incorrect.
Final answer
(A) Multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver
Multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver
Flower of the Papaver possesses a multicarpellary (possessing more than 1 carpel) syncarpous (fused carpels) gynoecium. The diagram shows the presence of multiple carpels that are fused and have a common style. Thus it represents the multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver.
Multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium of Michelia
Michelia bear multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium, i.e., gynoecium with more than one free carpels. As the carpels in the diagram are fused, it cannot be a multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium of Michelia. Thus, option b is incorrect.
Pentacarpellary syncarpous gynoecium of the Michelia
The gynoecium in the figure shows the presence of more than 5 carpels, thus it cannot be pentacarpellary. Moreover, Michelia has apocarpous gynoecium and is not syncarpous. Hence, option c is incorrect.
Multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium of the Papaver
Papaver has a multicarpellary syncarpous ovary which the diagram represents. It does not have an apocarpous gynoecium. Thus option d is incorrect.
Final answer
(A) Multicarpellary syncarpous pistil of Papaver
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