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AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    The nature          of megasporophyll of Cycas is similar to:

    A) stamen                                

    B) carpel                   

    C) sepal                    

    D)       petal

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In Cycas, the megasporophyll is a modified leaf like structure. It is a female reproductive organ so, comparable to carpel of angiospermic plants. Megasporophyll bears Megasporangia which are comparable to ovules of; angiospermic plants. Megasporangium contains megaspores which are comparable to embryo sacs of angiospermic plants. Thus in short Cycas                                     Angiosperms Megasporophyll                               Carpel Megasporangium                            Ovule Megaspore                                         Embryo sac


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