Which of the following statements best compares the ovary, ovule, and egg?

A. The ovary is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovules (also called eggs).
B. The three terms are synonymous.
C. The ovary is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovules that in turn contain the eggs.
D. Ovules are small ovaries and either can produce eggs.
E. An ovule is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovary that in turn contains the eggs.


Answer: C

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