JAMB Biology 2012 Question 23

Question 23

Reproduction in Plants

An example of a fruit that develops from a single carpel is

  1. A.okro
  2. B.tomato
  3. C.bean
  4. D.orange.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (bean)

Explanation

A bean pod (legume) develops from one carpel. Okro, tomato and orange develop from ovaries made of several fused carpels.