NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
What is the difference between apocarpous and syncarpous ovaries?
Options
- AIn racemose inflorescence the main axis continues to grow while in cymose inflorescence the main axis terminat
- BIn racemose inflorescence , a number of leaflets are present on the common axis while in cymose inflorescence
- CWhen more than one carpel is present, it is an apocarpous ovary while in syncarpous ovary the carpels are fuse
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
C. When more than one carpel is present, it is an apocarpous ovary while in syncarpous ovary the carpels are fuse
Step-by-step solution
When more than one carpel is present, the ovaries may be free as in Lotus and rose and are called apocarpous. The ovaries are termed as syncarpous when carpels are fused, as in mustard and tomato.