Question

Choose the correct sequence.

• A. Pollination --> Male gamete reaches the ovule --> Fertilisation --> Fruit formation
• B. Male gamete reaches the ovule --> Pollination --> Fruit formation --> Fertilisation
• C. Male gamete reaches the ovule --> Pollination --> Fertilisation --> Fruit formation
• D. Pollination --> Fertilisation --> Male gamete reaches the ovule --> Fruit formation

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Pollination --> Male gamete reaches the ovule --> Fertilisation --> Fruit formation

• The pollen contains the male gametes and ovule contains the female gamete.
• During pollination, pollen is transferred from anther to the stigma of the flower.
• The pollen tube grows in length through the style carrying the male gamete to reach the ovules inside the ovary.
• After pollination, male gametes fuses with the female gamete. The fertilized ovule forms the seed and the ovary develops into fruit.