Question:

Epigynous flower is one in which

Updated On: Apr 19, 2024
  • Ovary is superior and other floral parts are inferior
  • Ovary is inferior and other floral parts are superior
  • All the floral parts are at the same level
  • None of the above
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The Correct Option is B

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Answer (b) Ovary is inferior and other floral parts are superior
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Concepts Used:

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants takes place or happens when the production of a new organism occurs from two parents by making use of their gametes or sex cells. Both sexual and asexual reproduction can be found in plants. Nearly all flowering plants reproduce sexually. Flowers play a captious role in the process as it carries both the male and female reproductive parts commonly known as androecium and gynoecium respectively.

An individual flower comprises the following parts - 

  • Pedicle
  • Calyx
  • Petals
  • Sepals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Receptacle