Question
Biology Question on Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Fruit is a modification of:
A
(A) Female gametophyte
B
(B) Ovary
C
(C) carpel
D
(D) Nucellus
Answer
(B) Ovary
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
Fruit is a modification of Ovary.Botanically, a fruit is a mature ovary and its associated parts. Fertilization induces various changes in a flower: the anthers and stigma wither, the petals drop off, and the sepals may be shed or undergo modifications; the ovary enlarges, and the ovules develop into seeds, each containing an embryo plant.Hence, the correct option is (B).