Concept explainers
Introduction :
Fertilization is just the beginning of a long phase that concludes finally with seed forming. A seed in anthophytes is part of a fruit that grows from the ovary, and also from other organs of the flower.
Answer to Problem 32A
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option (c) 3
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer :
Option (c) 3. 3 denotes ovary which is the female reproductive organ which is found in the pistil of the flower. After the process of fertilization, the ovary develops into fruits. So, the correct answer is option (c).
Explanation for incorrect answer :
Option (a) 1. 1 denotes stigma which is the tip of the pistil where pollination takes place. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (b) 2. 2 denote style which links stigma to the ovary where pollen tube is formed. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (d) 4. 4 denote sepals which cover the flower bud and look like tiny leaves. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Chapter 23 Solutions
Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education