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प्रश्न
State the post-fertilisation changes that lead to fruit formation in plants.
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उत्तर
- After fertilisation, the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within the ovule.
- The ovule develops a tough coat and is gradually converted into a seed.
- The ovary grows rapidly and ripens to form a fruit.
- The petals, sepals, stamens, style and stigma may shrivel and fall off.
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