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In which of the following plants, sepals do not fall off after fertilisation and remain attached to the fruit?

A
Brinjal

B
Cucumber

C
Papaya

D
Bitter gourd

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[A] In plants, soon after pollination, the flower begins to fade. It is sometimes accompanied by sudden increase in respiration and ethylene production and the ovary transforms into a fruit. The petals, stamens and style wither away. The calyx (sepals) by however persist in some fruits as brinjal and tomato.
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Question Text
In which of the following plants, sepals do not fall off after fertilisation and remain attached to the fruit?
TopicMorphology of Flowering Plants
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1
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