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Question
In a bisexual flower, inspite of the young stamens being removed artificially, the flower produces fruit. Explain.
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Solution
The ovary of a flower develops into a fruit after fertilisation. The ovary is a part of the carpel. Thus, in spite of the young stamens being removed artificially, the flower produces fruits.
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