WAEC Biology 1994 Question 27

Question 27

Reproduction in Plants

What is the fate of the ovary of a flower after fertilization? It

  1. A.becomes the seed
  2. B.withers away
  3. C.becomes the fruit
  4. D.develops more nuclei
  5. E.develops into sepals
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (becomes the fruit)

Explanation

After fertilisation the ovary grows into the fruit and the ovules become seeds.