Question

Raghu and Namrata are discussing something .Teacher heard about their discussion:
Raghu: Mature ovary forms the seed.
Namrata: Mature ovary forms the pistil.
What would be the answer given by the teacher?

• A. Mature ovary forms the seed
• B. Mature ovary forms the pistil.
• C. Mature ovary forms the fruit.
• D. Mature ovary forms the stamen.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Mature ovary forms the fruit.

Ovary contains ovules that develop into seeds eventually after fertilization. After the process of fertilization, the zygote, in time, differentiates to form an embryo inside the ovule. The ovary matures to turn into the fruit which can either be fleshy or dry, in which the seeds are embedded.