Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Question:

The following diagram shows an endospermic seed of Maize grain. Answer the following question:

'X' developed from which part of angiospermic plant?

Options:

Ovary cell

Zygote

Sepals

Petals

Correct Answer:

Ovary cell

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Ovary cell

After fertilization, the ovary undergoes changes and develops into a fruit. The ovary wall, develops into pericarp. Pericarp, undergoes significant modifications to form the fruit. The pericarp may consist of different layers, including the exocarp (outermost layer), mesocarp (middle layer), and endocarp (innermost layer), depending on the type of fruit.