Which one of the following combinations of events represents the correct sequence during reproduction in flowering plants?

  1. A. Ovule → fruit; egg → embryo; zygote → seed; ovary → egg
  2. B. Embryo → egg; ovary → fruit; ovule → zygote; zygote → seed
  3. C. Ovary → fruit; zygote → egg; embryo → ovule; seed → fruit
  4. D. Egg → zygote; zygote → embryo; ovule → seed; ovary → fruit

Correct Answer: D. Egg → zygote; zygote → embryo; ovule → seed; ovary → fruit

Explanation

After fertilization, the egg forms a zygote, the zygote develops into an embryo, the ovule develops into a seed, and the ovary ripens into a fruit.

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