Question
Biology Question on Reproduction in Organisms
In which of the following plants, sepals do not fall of after fertilization and remain attached to the fruit?
A
Brinjal
B
Cucumber
C
Papaya
D
Bitter gourd
Answer
Brinjal
Explanation
Solution
In plants, soon after pollination, the flower begins to fade. It is sometimes accompanied by sudden increase in respiration and ethylene production. The petals, stamens and style wither away. The calyx (sepals) may however persist in brinjal and tomato.