Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plant Question 113

Question: What is the direction of micropyle in anatropous ovule [CBSE PMT 2002]

Options:

A) Left

B) Right

C) Upward

D) Inverted

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In an anatropous ovule, the ovule is inverted during development, causing the micropyle to point downward or in an inverted direction. This positioning aligns the micropyle close to the funiculus for easier fertilization.