Q10 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Botany

The term 'polyadelphous' is related to ------------

  • A
    gynoecium
  • Correct answer
    B
    androecium
  • C
    corolla
  • D
    calyx

Solution

The stamens in a flower may either remain free (polyandrous) or may be united in varying degrees. The stamens may be united into one bunch or one bundle (monoadelphous) as in China rose, or two bundles (diadelphous) as in pea, or into more than two bundles (polyadelphous) as in Citrus.
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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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