Multiple choice

Syngenesious means

  1. nine stamens united and one stamen is free

  2. stamens are united only by their filaments and the anthers are free

  3. stamens are united only by their anthers while the filaments are free

  4. five filaments are long and five filaments are short
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Syngenesious condition means stamens are united only by their anthers while filaments remain free. This is different from monadelphous/diadelphous (filaments fused) or other arrangements. The description in option C accurately defines syngenesious stamens.

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