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An ovule that becomes curved so that the nucellus and embryo sac lies at right angles to the funicle is-


A

campylotropous

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B

hemitropous

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C

orthotropous

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D

anatropous

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Solution

The correct option is B

hemitropous


The correct option is B

Explanation of correct option

  1. The presence of the ovule at the right angle to the funicle is called a hemitropous ovule.
  2. Example- Ranunculus.

Explanation of incorrect option

Option A

  1. The campylotropous ovule appears bent where the micropyle and chalaza are not aligned and the embryo sac has a slight curve.
  2. Example- Pea plant.

Option C

  1. The orthotropous ovule has the funicle, chalaza, and micropyle lined up.
  2. Example- all gymnosperms.

Option D

  1. The anatropous ovule has its ovules inverted on its stalk.
  2. Example- Tridax, Helianthus.

Final answer

An ovule that becomes curved so that the nucellus and embryo sac lies at right angles to the funicle is hemitropous.


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