HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

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Which of the following is/are part of the carpel?I. antherII. stigmaIII. style
A
I only
B
II and III only
C
I and II only
D
I, II and III
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It consists of three distinct parts-the stigma, style, and ovary. The stigma is the top portion of the carpel that provides the site for pollination.

Detailed explanation-2: -The proximal row of carpal bones (moving from radial to ulnar) are the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform, while the distal row of carpal bones (also from radial to ulnar) comprises the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate.

Detailed explanation-3: -These carpels can be either apocarpous or syncarpous. If there is more than one carpel, and all are fused together, then it is called syncarpous. Examples – tomato and mustard. If the carpels are free, then it is apocarpous.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ovary: The basal part of the carpel in the ovary. Style: Style connects the ovary and stigma which are tube-like structures. Stigma: Stigma is a receptive organ found at the tip of the style.

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