Question

Describe the structure of anatropous ovule

Answer 1

anatropous ovule :
a completely inverted ovule turned back 180 degrees on its stalk. ovule - a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization.

function :
A flower is a plant's reproductive structure. One major part is the carpel, the female reproductive structure that includes the ovary . Inside the ovary is an ovule that, when fertilized, will develop into a seed. A seed contains an embryo (baby plant), the endosperm (food for the embryo), and a seed coat.

Answer 2

Anatropous ovule:- In this type of ovules the body of the ovule completely turned at 180° angle, because of unilateral growth of funiculus that's why it is also known as inverted ovule.

Extra Information:-

1. The hilum & micropyle lie side by side very close to each other.

2. This ovule is found in 80 percent families of Angiosperms but not in Capsella.The chalaza and micropyle lie in a straight line.

3. In this ovule micropyle is facing downward condition.

4. This is the most common type of ovule of angiosperms it is considered as a "typical ovule" of Angiosperms.

5. It is also known as resupinate ovule.