Question

State the post-fertilisation changes that lead to fruit formation in plants.

Answer 1

1. After fertilisation, the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within the ovule.
2. The ovule develops a tough coat and is gradually converted into a seed.
3. The ovary grows rapidly and ripens to form a fruit.
4. The petals, sepals, stamens, style and stigma may shrivel and fall off.