Asked by Hamdi Farah on Apr 26, 2024
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In angiosperms, the ovule develops into the ____ after fertilization.
A) gametophyte
B) spore
C) seed
D) endosperm
E) flower
Ovule
A plant structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization, containing a female gametophyte and the egg cell.
Angiosperms
Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit, representing the most diverse group of land plants.
Fertilization
The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.
- Identify the differences in reproductive features between angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Verified Answer
JG
James GriffithsApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
After fertilization in angiosperms, the ovule develops into a seed which contains the developing embryo, endosperm, and seed coat. The option A refers to the female reproductive structure in plants, while B and D are not correct developments of the ovule. Option E is the entire reproductive structure in angiosperms, including the ovule.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences in reproductive features between angiosperms and gymnosperms.