After fertilisation, which of the following develops a tough coat, is gradually converted into a seed and the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within it?

Correct option is C

• After fertilization in flowering plants, the ovule undergoes a series of developmental stages.
• The fertilized ovule develops a tough outer coat, which protects the developing seed. Inside the ovule, the fertilized zygote divides several times to form the embryo, eventually leading to the formation of a mature seed.
• The ovule is the structure that contains the female gamete (egg cell), and once fertilized, it gives rise to the seed.

• After fertilization, the ovule transforms into a seed, while the ovary around it develops into the fruit.

• The zygote, after fertilization, divides to form an embryo within the seed, which contains the potential for a new plant.

• The outer layer of the ovule becomes the seed coat, which protects the embryo inside.

• The seed serves as a means of dispersing the embryo to new locations, where it can germinate and grow into a new plant.

Additional Information:

• Ovary: The ovary contains the ovules and, after fertilization, it becomes the fruit.

• Gynoecium: This is the female reproductive part of the flower, comprising the ovary, style, and stigma. It is responsible for ovule production.

• Pistil: The pistil is the entire female reproductive structure, which includes the gynoecium and is responsible for receiving pollen and facilitating fertilization.