Q36 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany

An orthotropus ovule is one in which micropyle and chalaza are :

  • Correct answer
    A
    in straight line of funiculus
  • B
    parallel of funiculus
  • C
    at right angles to funiculus
  • D
    oblique to funiculus

Solution

Orthotropous ovule is also called atropous. In this type of ovule the micropyle, chalaza and funicle lie in one straight line, e.g., Polygonaceae, Piperaceae etc.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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