Question

Which of the following represents the condition seen in the family Compositae?

• A. Superior ovary, Syngenesious and Single basal ovule
• B. Inferior ovary, Monoadelphous and Basal placentation
• C. Inferior ovary, Syngenesious, Axile and Placentation
• D. Syngenesious, Basal placentation and Epigynous

Answer 1

The correct option is D Syngenesious, Basal placentation and Epigynous

Compositae or Asteraceae are the sunflower family in which the flowers have heterogamous head or inflorescence. The flowers at the margin (ray florets) are zygomorphic and usually pistillate, while central flowers (disc florets) are actinomorphic and usually bisexual. The other characteristics are epigynous flowers, syngenesious anthers, bicarpellary syncarpous but unilocular ovary with a solitary ovule, basal placentation
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.