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When carpels are fused it is termed as

a
polycarpous; e.g., lotus
b
apocarpous; e.g., rose
c
syncarpous; e.g., Michelia
d
syncarpous; e.g., mustard

detailed solution

Correct option is D

When more than one carpel is present, they may be free (as in lotus, rose, Michelia) and are called apocarpous. They are termed syncarpous when carpels are fused, as in mustard and tomato.

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