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Download Solution PDFIf gynoecium of a plant shows bicarpellary, syncarpous, unilocular, inferior ovary with basal placentation, the plant belongs to
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Asteraceae
Concept:
- The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of a flower, consisting of one or more carpels.
- A bicarpellary gynoecium means that it has two carpels.
- Syncarpous refers to the condition where the carpels are fused together.
- Unilocular indicates that the ovary has a single chamber.
- An inferior ovary is located below the point of attachment of other floral parts.
- Basal placentation means that the ovules are attached to the base of the ovary.
Explanation:
- Asteraceae: The Asteraceae family, also known as the daisy family, typically exhibits these characteristics. Flowers in this family often have a bicarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium with an inferior ovary and basal placentation, making it the correct answer.
- Solanaceae: This family, also known as the nightshade family, usually has a bicarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium but with an axile placentation and a superior ovary, which does not match the given characteristics.
- Lamiaceae: The mint family generally has a bicarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium with axile placentation and a superior ovary, differing from the given description.
- Poaceae: The grass family typically has a monocarpellary gynoecium with basal placentation but a superior ovary, which does not align with the given traits.
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