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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 5. Morphology flowering plants

Correct position of floral parts over thalamus in mustard plant is

  1. A Gynoecium is situated in the centre, and other parts of the flower are located at the rim of the thalamus, at the same level.
  2. B Gynoecium occupies the highest position, while the other parts are situated below it.
  3. C Margin of the thalamus grows upward, enclosing the ovary completely, and other parts arise below the ovary.
  4. D Gynoecium is present in the centre and other parts cover it partially.
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(B) Gynoecium occupies the highest position, while the other parts are situated below it.

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Mustard has hypogynous flower in which ovary/gynoecium occupies the highest position while other parts are situated below it.