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Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants

An ovule, where chalaza, micropyle and embryo sac lie along vertical line is called

A

campylotropous ovule

B

hemianatropous ovule

C

orthotropous ovule

D

circinotropous ovule

Answer

orthotropous ovule

Explanation

Solution

Orthotropous (or atropous) ovule is the ovule in which chalaza, micropyle and embryo sac lie along a straight line. This type of ovule is found in many families including Polygonaceae, Piperaceae etc.