BIOLOGY

JAMB 2017 - Question 35

Biology 2017 JAMB Past Questions - Question 35: When an ovary is placed on the receptacle above the other floral parts it is referred to as

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
When an ovary is placed on the receptacle above the other floral parts it is referred to as
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

The flowerthat has this type of arrangement is called hypegynoui flower. Option C - Inferior ovary is found in epigynous flower inwhich the ovary is completely enclosed by the receptacle while the other floralparts of the flower are located on top of the ovary. Option A - Half inferior ovary is found in perigynous flowerwith cup-shaped receptacle. Other flora! parts of the flower are located at thetips of the cupshaped receptacle. The ovary is partially covered by thereceptacle.