wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

After fertilization in flowering plants, the ovary develops into the fruit and it forms a thick wall called _____________.

A
seed
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
integument
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
pericarp
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
none of the above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C pericarp
The pericarp is the thick wall of the fruit that develops from the ovary after fertilization in flowering plants. After fertilization the ovule develops into the seed.

Integument is protective covering around ovule which develops into seed coat after fertilization.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon