Q. Raphe is :
(a) Part of flower
(b) Funicle attached to ovule
(c) Ridge formed by funiculus an ovule
(d) Part of nucellus
Solution:
Correct option: C Ridge formed by union of funicle with body of ovule
Ovule is an integumented megasporangium. The ovule consists of two parts: the body and a stalk. The stalk of ovule is called the funiculus by which it is adhered to the placenta. The body of ovule is attached to funiculus by a structure called Hilum. Sometimes there occurs fusion between the funiculus and the body of ovule which results in the formation of a ridge which is called the Raphe. So, the correct answer is C.
