NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of these parts of the Makoi plant is incorrectly described?
Options
- ALeaves: alternate, simple, exstipulate with reticulate venation
- BCorolla: petals five, gamopetallous with valvate aestivation
- CGynoecium: bicarpellary, syncarpous with bilocular, superior ovary superior
- DSeeds: many seeds in a fruit, without endosperm
Correct answer
D. Seeds: many seeds in a fruit, without endosperm
Step-by-step solution
Makoi plant ( Solanum nigrum ) or black nightshade belongs to family Solanaceae. It has alternate simple leaves without stipules but with reticulate venation. They have 5 petals with valvate aestivation which are fused to each other. Their gynoecium has two carpels that are fused together. Thus the ovary has two locules and is also superior. There are many seeds in their fruit but all of them have endosperm.