MCQ
Fruit is
  • A
    Mature ovary developed before fertilisation
  • B
    Ripened ovary developed before fertilisation
  • Ripened ovary developed after fertilisation
  • D
    Mature undeveloped ovary

Answer

Correct option: C.
Ripened ovary developed after fertilisation
c
The fruit is a characteristic feature of the flowering plant. It is a mature or ripened ovary developed after the fertilisation. Simple Fruit A simple fruit is that fruit which is derived from the ovary a single flower: Depending upon the state of pericarp in the ripe fruit, a simple fruit can be dry or succulent

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