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A phenomenon, where the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilization, is called---- (A) parthenocarpy (B) apomixes (C) parthenogensis (D) sexual reproduction |
| Answer» N:A phenomenon, where the ovary DEVELOPS into a fruit without fertilization, is called?Answer:parthenocarpyFull Answer:A phenomenon, where the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilization, is called parthenocarpy.Reason:Fertilised ovary is technically called fruit.But if ovary develops into fruit, without fertilisation, it is called parthenocarpic fruit. Such fruits are GENERALLY seedless. Extra Information:What is parthenocarpy?Parthenocarpy, development of fruit without fertilization.The fruit resembles a normally PRODUCED fruit but is seedless.Varieties of the pineapple, banana, cucumber, grape, orange, grapefruit, persimmon, and breadfruit exemplify naturally occurring parthenocarpy. | |