Which of the Following Statements About Fruit Development Is FALSE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fruit development is FALSE?

• A)A parthenocarpic fruit lacks seeds.
• B)A parthenocarpic fruit lacks ovules.
• C)Applications of auxin can stimulate carpels to develop into a fruit.
• D)Removal of seeds from a developing fruit results in reduced fruit growth.
• E)Application of auxin to a deseeded receptacle stimulates fruit growth.

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