WAEC Biology 2016 Question 20

Question 20

Reproduction in Plants

The type of placentation illustrated in the diagram below is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.marginal.
  2. B.parietal.
  3. C.axile.
  4. D.basal.
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Answer: D (basal.)

Explanation

The diagram shows a single ovule attached at the base of the ovary, which is basal placentation.