Which of the following examples show monocarpellary, unilocular ovary with many ovules? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- B and E only
- C, D and E only
- A, B and D only
- A and C only
Answer
(4) A and C only
Solution
A monocarpellary, unilocular ovary with many ovules (marginal placentation) is characteristic of family Fabaceae.
Sesbania and Indigofera belong to Fabaceae.
Brinjal and tobacco (Solanaceae) have a bicarpellary, syncarpous ovary; Asparagus (Liliaceae) has a tricarpellary, trilocular ovary.
A and C only
Answer: (4)