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Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants

Potato is included in solanaceae family because

A

it is epipetallous

B

it is pentamerous

C

ovary is slightly diverted from its position

D

all of these

Answer

all of these

Explanation

Solution

All characters of options (a, b and c) are similar to family solanaceae. Gynoecium of Solanaceae is obliquely placed. Ovary becomes 2 - celled or sometimes 4 - celled owing to the development of a false septum. Ovary is superior.