Consider the following three flowers namely X, Y and Z. Which flower(s) would develop into a fruit?
Consider the following three flowers namely X, Y and Z. Which flower(s) would develop into a fruit?
Options
The correct answer is 'X' and 'Y' only. The flower 'X' has a pistil, which is the female reproductive organ of a plant, and it will develop into a fruit. The flower 'Y' also has a pistil and will develop into a fruit. The flower 'Z' does not have a pistil and will not develop into a fruit.
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark for correct answer
Hint
The presence of a pistil is necessary for a flower to develop into a fruit.
Quick Oral Answer
The correct answer is 'X' and 'Y' only. The flower 'X' has a pistil, which is the female reproductive organ of a plant, and it will develop into a fruit. The flower 'Y' also has a pistil and will develop into a fruit. The flower 'Z' does not have a pistil and will not develop into a fruit.
Analysis & Explanation
The question requires the student to identify the flowers that will develop into a fruit based on the presence of a pistil. The correct answer is 'X' and 'Y' only, as they both have a pistil and will develop into a fruit. The flower 'Z' does not have a pistil and will not develop into a fruit.
Common Mistakes
- 1confusing the presence of a pistil with the presence of a stamen
Interesting Facts
The pistil is the female reproductive organ of a plant and is responsible for producing seeds.
The stamen is the male reproductive organ of a plant and is responsible for producing pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Chemical Reactions and Equations" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Chemical Reactions and Equations" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.