Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Question 88

88. Which one of the following statements regarding post-fertilisation development in flowering plants is incorrect?

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(a) Ovary develops into fruit.

(b) Zygote develops into embryo.

(c) Central cell develops into endosperm.

(d) Ovules develop into embryo sac.

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Answer : d

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(d) Post-fertilisation is a series of events that takes place after fertilisation. Following are the post-fertilisation changes in flowering plants:

  • $\quad$ Ovule $arrow$ Seed
  • $\quad$ Ovary $arrow$ Fruit
  • $\quad$ Zygote $arrow$ Embryo
  • $\quad$ Central cell $arrow$ Endosperm