Question

Choose the option that correctly describes the gynoecium of Michelia:

• A. Multicarpellary, Apocarpous
• B. Bicarpellary, Apocarpous
• C. Multicarpellary, Syncarpous
• D. Bicarpellary, Syncarpous

Hint:

“Apocarpous” means free carpels, and “Multicarpellary” means many carpels.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In Michelia, the gynoecium is made up of multiple (multi-) free (apo-) carpels, hence it is termed multicarpellary and apocarpous.