NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following represents an ovule, where the embryo sac becomes horse-shoe shaped and the funiculus and micropyle are close to each other?
- AAmphitropous
- BCircinotropous
- CAtropous
- DAnatropous
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Correct answer: A
Circinotropous : The funicle is large and
coiled around the ovule eg. Opuntia.
Amphitropous : Both body of ovule and
embryo sac are curved. The embryo sac
assumes horse-shoe shape. e.g. Papaveraceae.
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