JAMB Biology 1987 Question 29

Question 29

Reproduction in Plants

The flower shown above is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.complete, regular, hermaphroditic with superior ovary
  2. B.incomplete, regular, staminate with inferior ovary
  3. C.complete, regular, hermaphroditic with inferior ovary
  4. D.incomplete, irregular, pistillate with superior ovary
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (complete, regular, hermaphroditic with inferior ovary)

Explanation

The flower has sepals, petals, stamens and carpel (complete and hermaphroditic), is symmetrical (regular), and its ovary is sunk below the point where the other parts arise (inferior).