Question
Biology Question on The Female Reproductive System
Which one of the following represents an ovule, where the embryo sac becomes horse- shoe shaped and the funiculus and micropyle are close to each other?
A
Circinotropous
B
Anatropous
C
Amphitropous
D
Atropous
Answer
Amphitropous
Explanation
Solution
In an amphitropous ovule, the embryo sac becomes horse- shoe shaped and the funiculus and micropyle are close to each other. This type of ovule is found in Alismaceae, Butamaceae families.