which part of a flower grows into the fruit? the stigma the anther the ovule the ovary

Sourav PanAugust 27, 2024

Answered

The part of the flower that grows into the fruit is the ovary.

Here’s a brief overview of the roles of each part:

• Stigma: The stigma is the sticky surface at the top of the pistil (female reproductive part) where pollen grains land and germinate. It does not develop into fruit.
• Anther: The anther is part of the stamen (male reproductive part) and is responsible for producing and releasing pollen. It does not contribute to the formation of fruit.
• Ovule: The ovule is located inside the ovary and contains the female gamete (egg cell). After fertilization, the ovule develops into a seed, but it is not directly responsible for forming the fruit.
• Ovary: The ovary is the swollen basal part of the pistil that surrounds and protects the ovules. After fertilization, the ovary develops into the fruit, enclosing the seeds and aiding in their dispersal.

Therefore, the ovary is the structure that transforms into the fruit following fertilization.