Class XI. Arising from the placenta are the megasporangia, commonly called ovules. The number of ovules in an ovary may be one (wheat, paddy, mango) to many (papaya, water melon, orchids).
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Why is the number of ovules variable in different plant species?
Correct answer: C — Due to evolutionary and reproductive adaptations
Some species have one ovule per ovary, others have many, based on their reproductive strategy.
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