JAMB Biology 2017 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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When an ovary is placed on the receptacle above the other floral parts, it is referred to as
- A. A. half inferior ovary
- B. B. superior ovaryCorrect
- C. C. inferior ovary
- D. D. half superior ovary
Explanation
An ovary placed higher than other floral parts is a superior ovary; such a flower is described as hypogynous, e.g. Hibiscus.
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