Which one of the following represents an ovule, where the embryo sac becomes horse-shoe shaped and the funiculus and micropyle are close to each other?

• Correct answer
  A

  amphitropous
• B

  circinotropous
• C

  atropous
• D

  anatropous.

Solution

In an amphitropous ovule, the embryo sac becomes horse- shoe shaped and the funiculus and micropyle are close to each other. This type of ovule is found in Alismaceae, Butamaceae families.

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