After fertilisation, the ovule develops into the
AStamen of the next flower
BPetal of the new flower
CSepal of a new bud only
DSeed of the plant
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Seed of the plant
1. The chapter describes post-fertilisation changes.
2. The fertilised ovule grows into a seed.
3. The ovary in which it sits grows into a fruit.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 8, Ch 3 Reproduction in Plants (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on post-fertilisation_
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