NEET Biology question

Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants NEET

How many plants in the list given below have marginal placentation? Mustard, Gram, Tulip, Asparagus, Arhar, Sun hemp, Chilli, Colchicum, Onion, Moong, Pea, Tobacco, Lupin

(A)Four
(B)Five
(C)SixCorrect
(D)Three

Answer: (C)

Solution

Marginal placentation, in which ovules are borne along the fused margin of a single carpel, is characteristic of legumes (family Fabaceae). Among the listed plants, Gram, Arhar, Sun hemp, Moong, Pea and Lupin are all legumes showing

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