Multiple choice

______ means the tepals are free.

  1. Gamophyllous

  2. Polyphyllous

  3. Polygamous

  4. Syncarpous

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polyphyllous means floral parts (sepals, petals, stamens, carpels) are free and separate from each other. Gamophyllous means parts are fused. Polygamous describes plants with both bisexual and unisexual flowers. Syncarpous refers to fused carpels in gynoecium.