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Morphology of Flowering Plants question

2008 · Q36
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Morphology of Flowering Plants question

2008 · Q36

NEETBiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
The fleshy receptacle of syconus of fig encloses a number of
  1. A
    berries
  2. B
    mericarps
  3. C
    achenes
  4. D
    samaras.
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Correct answer: C

Syconus develop from hypanthodium type of inflorescence. The flask shaped fleshy receptacle encloses female flower which produces small achene like fruitlets and has a small pore protected by scale leaves. E.g., syconus of fig (Ficus carica).

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