How many basic stages are involved in fruit development?

Correct option is B

There are Three basic stages involved in fruit development: Fruit Set, Growth, fruit setting, and maturation.

The Three Phases of Fruit Development:

Cell Division Phase (Initial growth / Stage I)

Soon after fertilization, rapid cell division takes place in the ovary wall and seed tissues.

This determines the potential final size of the fruit.

Cell Enlargement Phase (Stage II)

After cell division slows down, the cells undergo enlargement by water uptake and accumulation of nutrients.

This is the main contributor to the increase in fruit size.

Maturation and Ripening Phase (Stage III)

Physiological, biochemical, and structural changes occur.

Starch converts into sugars, acids decrease, pigments develop, aroma and flavor form, and the fruit attains edibility.