JAMB Biology 1992 Question 28

Question 28

Reproduction in Plants

Fruits which develop without fertilization of the ovule are

  1. A.false
  2. B.multiple
  3. C.aggregate
  4. D.parthenocarpic.
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Answer: D (parthenocarpic.)

Explanation

Parthenocarpy is fruit formation without fertilisation, giving seedless fruits such as some bananas.