NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Observe the given figures (A, B, C, and D) representing different types of placentation in flowers. Match the diagrams in List I with their corresponding examples in List II. List I List II (a) Diagram A (i) Tomato (b) Diagram B (ii) Dianthus (c) Diagram C (iii) Pea (d) Diagram D (iv) Argemone Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
- B(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
- C(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
- D(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
Correct answer
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
Step-by-step solution
Diagram A represents marginal placentation, where the placenta forms a ridge along the ventral suture of the ovary and ovules are borne on this ridge. This is characteristic of pea. Diagram B represents axile placentation, where the placenta is axial and ovules are attached to it in a multilocular ovary. Examples include tomato, lemon, and china rose. Diagram C represents parietal placentation, where ovules develop on the inner wall of the ovary or on the peripheral part. Examples include mustard and argemone. Diag