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MHT CET 202621 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
21 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Plant - Growth and Development

MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Plant - Growth and Development

In some plants, fruits develop without fertilization because the...

In some plants, fruits develop without fertilization because the placental tissue of unfertilized ovary produces

Options

  1. AGibberellins
  2. BCytokinins
  3. CAuxins
  4. DEthylene

Correct answer

C. Auxins

Step-by-step solution

Parthenocarpy is the development of fruit without fertilization. In some plants, the placental tissue of the unfertilized ovary produces auxins, which stimulate the ovary to enlarge and develop into a seedless fruit. Application of synthetic auxins can also induce parthenocarpy in plants like tomatoes.

Answer: Auxins
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