AIIMS2009BotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Upon fertilization, what structure develops from carpel?
Options
- ATesta
- BTegmen
- CPericarp
- DPerisperm
Correct answer
C. Pericarp
Step-by-step solution
Ripened ovary or fertilized ovary is called fruit. The wall of the ovary forms fleshy or dry fruit wall known as pericarp. It means that the pericarp is developed from pistil or carpel.