Multiple choice

Which of the following matches is incorrect?

  1. Orthotropous ovule: The micropyle, chalaza and funicle are in a straight line.

  2. Anatropous ovule: Ovules are half-inverted so that funiculus is attached near middle with micropyle terminal and at right angles.

  3. Campylotropous ovule: Ovules are bent or curved on one side so that micropyle is near medially attached funiculus.

  4. Amphitropous ovule: Ovule as well as embryo sac is curved like horse shoe.

  5. Circinotropous ovule: Ovules turn at more than 360 degrees angle, so funicle becomes coiled around the ovule.
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Explanation

Anatropous ovule: A completely inverted ovule turned back 180 degrees on its stalk. Hemianatropous ovule: Ovules are half-inverted so that funiculus is attached near middle with micropyle terminal and at right angles.

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