Question

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

• A. seed
• B. integument
• C. pericarp
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

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.