Question

Select the correct statement with respect to parts labelled as X and Y.

• A. After fertilisation, X dand Y dries and fall off.
• B. After fertilisation, X develop into seed and Y develops into fruit.
• C. After fertilisation, X develops into fruit and Y develops into seed.
• D. After fertilisation, X develops into seed coat and Y develops into endosperm.

Answer 1

The correct option is C After fertilisation, X develops into fruit and Y develops into seed.

Fusion of male gamete (pollen) with the female gamete (egg) is called fertilisation. After fertilisation, ovary develops into fruit and ovule develops into seed.
That is, the part labelled as 'X' represents the ovary whereas the part labelled as 'Y' represents the ovule.