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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parthenocarpic fruits like certain varieties of oranges?

B VENKAT · Accepted Answer

## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: D. Requires pollination for fruit development
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Parthenocarpy
 **Related Topics**: Fruit development, plant reproduction, seedless fruits
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of plant reproduction and fertilization.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question asks for a characteristic that is NOT true of parthenocarpic fruits, using oranges as an example.
  Options: Develops without fertilization, Often seedless, Can be induced artificially, Requires pollination for fruit development
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Understand Parthenocarpy: Parthenocarpy is fruit development without fertilization.
  Reasoning:  This implies that fertilization is not required for fruit development in parthenocarpic fruits.
  Formula/Rule: None directly applicable.
 2. Analyze Options:  Options A, B, and C are all characteristics of parthenocarpic fruits.
  Working: Option D contradicts the definition of parthenocarpy. While pollination may sometimes be necessary to trigger hormonal changes that lead to fruit development, fertilization itself is not.
  Key Point:  Pollination and fertilization are distinct processes in plant reproduction.
 3. Select Correct Option: The option that is NOT a characteristic is 'Requires pollination for fruit development'.
  Result: D. Requires pollination for fruit development
  Verification: This statement is incorrect for parthenocarpic fruits; fertilization, not pollination, is the crucial missing element.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A ✓: Parthenocarpic fruits develop without fertilization.
B ✓: Parthenocarpic fruits are often, but not always, seedless.
C ✓: Parthenocarpy can be induced artificially using plant hormones.
D :x: This is incorrect.  While pollination may sometimes be a trigger, fertilization is not required.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**: Confusing pollination with fertilization.
  1.Assuming pollination is always necessary for fruit development:  Parthenocarpy demonstrates that this is not always the case.
  2.Overlooking the role of hormonal triggers: Pollination can sometimes trigger hormonal changes that initiate parthenocarpic fruit development, even without fertilization.
 **Quick Tips**: Remember that parthenocarpy specifically refers to fruit development *without* fertilization.

B VENKAT · Answer

Develops without fertilization

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Often seedless

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Can be induced artificially

B VENKAT · Answer

The correct Option is "Requires pollination for fruit development"

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