Multiple choice

If the tepals are united, it is called:

  1. polyphyllous

  2. polygamous

  3. syncarpous

  4. gamophyllous

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gamophyllous refers to tepals (undifferentiated sepals and petals) that are united or fused together. This is the correct botanical term for united tepals. Polyphyllous means tepals are separate and free. Syncarpous refers to fused carpels in the gynoecium, not tepals. Polygamous refers to plants having both unisexual and bisexual flowers.