alleryApocarpous and syncarpous gynoecia differ in that
AApocarpous carpels are free of each other
BApocarpous carpels are fused together always
CSyncarpous flowers have only one carpel
DSyncarpous flowers always have inferior ovary
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Apocarpous carpels are free of each other
Apocarpous = carpels free (lotus, rose).
Syncarpous = carpels fused (mustard, tomato).
The number of carpels and their fusion together with ovary position give the Family's floral diagnostic.
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