Question

Which among the following is incorrect about Carpel?

(a) Basal enclosed part of carpel is called ovary

(b) Ovules are attached to cushion like structure called Placenta

(c) Stigma is the part of the carpel that receives pollen grain

(d) Arrangement of ovules within the ovary is called Aestivation

The question was posed to me in a national level competition.

The doubt is from Flower-1 topic in portion Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) Arrangement of ovules within the ovary is called Aestivation

To elaborate: Basal enclosed part of carpel is called ovary. Ovules are attached to cushion like structure called Placenta. Stigma is the part of the carpel that receives pollen grain. Arrangement of ovules within the ovary is called Placentation.