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A multicarpellary, apocarpous gynoecium is found in :-

A

Hibiscus

B

Michelia

C

Papaver

D

All

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To determine which plant has a multicarpellary, apocarpous gynoecium, we need to understand the terms involved: 1. **Multicarpellary**: This means that the gynoecium consists of multiple carpels. Carpels are the female reproductive structures of a flower. 2. **Apocarpous**: This term indicates that the carpels are distinct and not fused together. In contrast, if the carpels were fused, the gynoecium would be termed syncarpous. Now, let's analyze the options provided in the question: 1. **Hibiscus**: In hibiscus, the gynoecium is multicarpellary, but it is syncarpous (the carpels are fused). Therefore, this option is incorrect. 2. **Mitchellia**: This plant has a multicarpellary and apocarpous gynoecium. The carpels are distinct and not fused. Thus, this option is correct. 3. **Pepper (Piper)**: In pepper, the gynoecium is also multicarpellary, but it is syncarpous (the carpels are fused). Hence, this option is incorrect. 4. **All are wrong**: This option cannot be true since we have already identified Mitchellia as a correct option. Based on this analysis, the correct answer is **Mitchellia**, which has a multicarpellary, apocarpous gynoecium. ### Steps Summary: 1. Define multicarpellary and apocarpous. 2. Analyze each option based on the definitions. 3. Identify the correct option.
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