An ovule which becomes curved so that the nucellus and embryo sac lie at right angles to the funicle is
- hemitropous
- campylotropous
- anatropous
- orthotropous.
Answer
(1) hemitropous
Solution
Types of ovules depend on the position of the micropyle and the body of the ovule with respect to the funicle:
Orthotropous: straight ovule; micropyle, chalaza and funicle in one straight line.
Anatropous: ovule turned through 180°, so the micropyle lies close to the funicle (most common type).
Hemitropous (hemianatropous): ovule turned through 90°, so the nucellus and embryo sac lie at right angles to the funicle.
Campylotropous: the body of the ovule itself is curved (bean-shaped), the embryo sac is curved.
∴ The ovule described is hemitropous.
Answer: (1)