How does the process of fertilisation take place in flowers?
ScienceClass 7CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
The process of fusion of male and female gametes (to form a zygote) is called fertilisation. The zygote develops into an embryo, and the embryo undergoes mitotic cell division to form seeds.
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