MCQ
'Gynoecium is apocarpous' means that:
  • A
    Gynoecium comprises of only one pistil which is fused with stamen.
  • B
    Gynoecium comprises of more than one carpel, all of which are free.
  • C
    Gynoecium comprises of only one carpel which is free.
  • D
    Gynoecium comprises of more than one carpel, which are fused.

Answer

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

Explanation:

Apocarpous gynoecium means the presence of more than one carpel and the carpels are separate or unfused.

It is a primitive condition.  

Examples of apocarpous gynoecium include strawberries and buttercup.

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