Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Consider the following characters with respect to the gynoeciun of Fabaceae and choose the correct options given below. (a) Ovary monocarpellary (b) . Many styles (c) Placenta swollen (d) Superior ovary (e) Axile placentation
A
(a), (d) and (e) only
B
(d) and (e) only
C
(a) and (b) only
D
(a) and (d) only
Answer
(a) and (d) only
Explanation
Solution
Fabaceae is a dicotyledonous family which includes herbs, shrubs, climbers and trees. Flowers have characteristic papilionaceous corolla. Ovary is superior, monocarpellary, unilocular with marginal placentation. Many ovules present in two alternate rows, style single and bent, stigma simple or capitate. Swollen placenta are characteristic of Family Solanaceae.