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Biology Question on Post-Fertilisation : Structures And Events

Upon fertilization, what structure develops from carpel?

A

Testa

B

Tegmen

C

Pericarp

D

Perisperm

Answer

Pericarp

Explanation

Solution

Ripened ovary or fertilized ovary is called fruit. The wall of the ovary forms fleshy or dry fruit wall known as pericarp. It means that the pericarp is developed from pistil or carpel.