Q. In a flower, there are five unequal petals. The posterior petal is the largest. The two anterior petals are partially fused to form a boat-shaped structure. The two lateral petals are smaller than the posterior petal. Which one of the following characters is not associated with such a flower?
A) The aestivation of the petals is descendingly imbricate
B) The odd sepal is anterior
C) The pollination is by piston mechanism
D) The number of carpels is more
Explanation
The given description is the characteristic feature of corolla of the family-Papilionaceae. The number of carpel in this family is one, i.e., gynoecium consists of only one carpel, which is superior and unilocular.
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