MCQ
'Gynoecium is apocarpous' means that:
  • A
    Gynoecium comprises of only one pistil which is fused with stamen.
  • 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

Correct option: B.
Gynoecium comprises of more than one carpel, all of which are free.
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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