Which of the following figures represents a typical placentation as seen in Hibiscus rosa sinensis (China rose)?

Options

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Answer

A

Explanation

Option (a) represents axile placetation as seen in China rose. It is type of placentation which occurs in syncarpous pistils. Ovary is partitioned into 2 or more chambers. Placentae occur in the central region where the septa meet so that an axile column bearing ovules is formed. In china rose, ovary is pentalocular.