Question

In flowering plants, which structure develops into the fruit after fertilization?

• A. Ovary
• B. Ovule
• C. Anther
• D. Stigma

Hint:

In plant reproduction, remember that the ovary becomes the fruit and the ovule becomes the seed after fertilization. The anther and stigma play roles in pollen production and reception, respectively.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In flowering plants (angiosperms), the ovary of the flower develops into the fruit after fertilization. The ovary, part of the pistil, contains one or more ovules. Following fertilization, the ovule develops into the seed, while the ovary wall thickens and matures to form the fruit, which protects the seeds and aids in their dispersal. The fruit may be fleshy (e.g., mango) or dry (e.g., pea pod), depending on the plant species.
The roles of the other structures are:
- Ovule: Develops into the seed after fertilization, containing the embryo and endosperm.
- Anther: Part of the stamen, produces pollen grains (male gametes), not involved in fruit formation.
- Stigma: Part of the pistil, receives pollen during pollination, but does not develop into fruit.
Thus, the structure that develops into the fruit after fertilization is the ovary.