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The statements given below describe certain features that are observed in the pistil of flowers.
i. A pistil may have many carpels.
ii. Each carpel may have more than one ovule.
iii. Each carpel has only one ovule.
iv. A pistil has only one carpel.

Choose the statements that are true from the options.
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A i and ii
  • B i and iii
  • C ii and iv
  • D iii and iv
Solution:
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The correct answer is: i and ii
• Pistil may have many carpels (multicapellary pistil like Papaver).
• Each carpel may have more than one ovule (like Watermelon, Papaya etc.).

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