Question

The fruit is a characterstic feature of the flowering plants. But in some

angiosperms, fruit develop without fertilization.

a) Define Parthenocarpy.

b) Give an example of an angiosperm produces fruits without fertilization.

c) What is drupe?

d) Define pericarp​

Answer 1

Answer:

A) the development of a fruit without prior fertilization.

B)(ii)True fruits These fruits develop from ovary, e.g. grapes, cucumber, etc. (iii) Parthenocarpic fruits These fruits develop without fertilisation, e.g. banana. parthenocarpy can be induced through growth hormones and such fruits are seedless.

C)a fleshy fruit with thin skin and a central stone containing the seed, e.g. a plum, cherry, almond, or olive.

D)the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary.

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