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Question No. 6
In lotus
O Carpels are united
O Carpels are free
o Ovary is syncarpous
O Only one carpel is present​

Answer 1

If a gynoecium has a single carpel, it is called as monocarpous gynoecium. For example, beans, mustard, etc. If a gynoecium has multiple and free carpels, it is called as apocarpous gynoecium. As seen in rose, lotus, Michelia, etc. If a gynoecium has multiple carpels but fused into a single structure, it is called as syncarpous gynoecium. For example, sunflower, hibiscus, papaver, tomato etc.

If a gynoecium has a single carpel, it is called as monocarpous gynoecium. For example, beans, mustard, etc. If a gynoecium has multiple and free carpels, it is called as apocarpous gynoecium. As seen in rose, lotus, Michelia, etc. If a gynoecium has multiple carpels but fused into a single structure, it is called as syncarpous gynoecium. For example, sunflower, hibiscus, papaver, tomato etc.Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option 2. Carpels are free is the correct option.

Explanation:

• In lotus, carpels are free. It is also known as Apocarpous. In flowers like lotus, the apocarpous ovary is found, which has more than 1 free carpels present in it. Other examples of this type of pattern are rose, strawberry & buttercup.
• Flowers having a monocarpous ovary are characterized by only one carpel. Example- Legumes.
• Flowers having syncarpous ovary has more than 1 carpel & these carpels are fused. Example flowers of mustard, tomato, etc.

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