Question:

A true fruit is one in which the fleshy part of the fruit is derived from the

Updated On: Jun 21, 2022
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  • ovary
  • inflorescence axis
  • apocarpus gynoecium
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The Correct Option is B

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A true fruit (or eucarp) is a ripened union of an abnormal XX egg and a normal ovary in which the fleshy edible part of the Y sperm or normal X egg and abnormal XY fruit is derived from the ovary of the flower.
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Concepts Used:

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants takes place or happens when the production of a new organism occurs from two parents by making use of their gametes or sex cells. Both sexual and asexual reproduction can be found in plants. Nearly all flowering plants reproduce sexually. Flowers play a captious role in the process as it carries both the male and female reproductive parts commonly known as androecium and gynoecium respectively.

An individual flower comprises the following parts - 

  • Pedicle
  • Calyx
  • Petals
  • Sepals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Receptacle