Question

In which of the following androgynophore is present
A) Brassica
B) Helianthus
C) Nelumbium
D) Gynandropsis

Answer 1

Correct answer: D). Gynandropsis

Andrognophore is a condition of a flower that bear both androecium and the gynoecium of a flower above the level of the perianth. Example: Cleome is a flowering plants that is also known as spider flower. Previously it was placed in the capparaceae family until the DNA study was done.

Hence, the correct answer would be Gynandropsis

Answer 2

Correct answer: D). Gynandropsis

Androgynophore is present in Gynandropsis

Explanation:

• When there is an elongation of the floral axis within the flower and the stamens in such situation androecium and gynoecium are both bearing on a stalk. It is Gynandrophore.
• Stalk bearing both the androecium and the gynoecium of a flower is termed as Gynandropsis.
• Androgynophore is present in the flower which bear both androecium and the gynoecium of a flower
• The structure of Androgynophore is formed only rarely and it thus gives the name.
• Gynandropsis to this genus, synonymous with the capers in which it arises.

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