Morphology-Of-Flowering-Plants-Root-Stem-And-Leaf Question 603

Question: Marginal placentation is found in [AMU 1988; JIPMER 1990; CET Chd. 1997]

Options:

A) Solanaceae

B) Cruciferae

C) Fabaceae/Leguminosae

D) Asteraceae/Compositae

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In this type of placentation, the ovary is simple, unilocular and the ovules are arranged along the margin of the unilocular ovary.

The placenta develops along the ventral suture of the ovary.

e.g., Pea, Gram.