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Which part of the flower forms a fruit?


A

Whole flower

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B

Only carpel and stamen

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C

Only ovary

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Only carpel

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Solution

The correct option is C

Only ovary


The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. The ovary is the basal part of the carpel, the female reproductive organ of the flower.
  2. The ovary turns into a fruit after the process of fertilization.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

A whole flower comprises four organs which are carpels, stamens, petals, and sepals.

Option B:

Carpel is the reproductive female organ of a flower that contains the ovary and stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower that is known to produce pollen grains.

Final answer: Fruit is formed by the ovary after its fertilization.


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