Structure and Development of Ovule and Female Gametophyte

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Structure and Development of Ovule and Female Gametophyte: Overview

In this topic, we will study the structure of ovule and female gametophyte. It discusses the various stages in the embryo sac with the aid of diagrams. It also highlights the significant role of the ovule in reproduction.

Important Questions on Structure and Development of Ovule and Female Gametophyte

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In Circinotropous ovule, the funicle elongates and appears as a coiled structure.

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The embryo sac in an angiospermous ovule comprises three antipodal cells, one central cell and one

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Name the cells of the egg apparatus of an angiospermous ovule.

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 The egg apparatus is located at the micropylar end of the ovule.

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Recognise the given image and describe the function of the part labelled as A in the given image.

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How many cells are present in a typical Polygonum type of embryo sac? (Write in word format)

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The monosporic development of the embryo sac occurs in Polygonum.

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Write the type of Embryo sac given in the image below:

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The erect ovule devoid of any curvature is called the amphitropous ovule.

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The amphitropous ovule is horse-shoe shaped. 

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The Sunflower family has a Campylotropous ovule.

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Distinguish champylotropous and anatropous ovule.

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In pea, the body of the ovule is placed at right angles to the _____.

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Anatropous ovule is also called the polygonum type.

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Distinguish between orthotropous and anatropous ovules.