Among plants known as legumes (beans, peas, alfalfa, clover, for example) the seeds are contained in a fruit that is itself called a legume, better known as a pod. Upon opening such pods, it is commonly observed that some ovules have become mature seeds, whereas other ovules have not. Thus, which of the following statements is/are likely accurate?

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The statement that pollen tubes did not enter all of the ovules in such pods is likely to be accurate, as it is common for not all ovules to develop into seeds in a legume pod. Additionally, the statement that fruit can develop even if all ovules within have not been fertilized is also likely to be accurate, as some legume fruits can develop without all ovules being fertilized. A and B are less likely to be accurate, as the presence of some mature seeds in the pod suggests that at least some fertilization occurred. D is also less likely to be accurate, as the lack of endosperm would not necessarily explain the uneven development of ovules into seeds within a pod.

Among Plants Known as Legumes (Beans, Peas, Alfalfa, Clover, for Example)