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Question
What changes take place in the flower after fertilisation which lead to the formation of seeds and fruit?
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Solution
After fertilisation, the eggs in the ovule grow and develop into seeds. The ovule develops a thick coating and forms the seed, whereas the ovary develops into a fruit that contains the seed.
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