Question

Define the following:
(i) Plancentation
(ii) Parthenocarpy
(iii) Diffusion

Answer 1

(i) Placentation is the arrangement of placenta or ovules in the ovary.

(ii) Parthenocarpy is the process of formation of fruits without fertilization is called parthenocarpy. For example, banana.

(iii) Diffusion is the movement of molecules or ions of solid, liquid or gas from their higher concentration to their lower concentration area.