alleryAfter fertilisation in a flowering plant, the OVARY develops into the:
AFruit (which protects + helps disperse the seed)
BPetal (which becomes more colourful)
CStem (which becomes longer and thicker)
DRoot (which extends deeper into the soil)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Fruit (which protects + helps disperse the seed)
After fertilisation, the ovary develops into the FRUIT, the ovule into the SEED.
The petals, sepals, and stamens usually wither and fall.
The fruit may help dispersal by birds, wind, or water.
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