Question

Parthenocarpy is a phenomenon which results in

• A. the formation of seeds without fertilisation.
• B. the formation of perisperm.
• C. the formation of fruits without seed.
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is C the formation of fruits without seed.

Parthenocarpy is a phenomenon seen in certain plants where the formation of fruits takes place without the formation of seeds inside them. Such fruits are formed without fertilisation. Banana is an example of such a fruit.

Formation of seeds without fertilisation is called apomixis.

Perisperm is residual nucellus in certain seeds.