WAEC Biology 1993 Question 27

Question 27

Reproduction in Plants

Use the diagram of a flower (parts labelled I and II) to answer this question.
How would you describe the position of the ovary in relation to the receptacle?

A.Superior
B.Inferior
C.Semi-inferior
D.Gamosepalous
E.Polysepalous

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Superior)

Explanation

In this flower (hibiscus type) the ovary sits on top of the receptacle above the other parts, so it is superior.