| Feature | Ovary (Plants & Humans) | Ovule (Plants) / Ovum (Humans) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plants: At the base of the pistil; Humans: Near the uterus | Plants: Inside the ovary; Humans: Produced inside the ovary |
| Role | Plants: Becomes fruit after fertilization; Humans: Produces eggs and hormones | Plants: Becomes seed after fertilization; Humans: Develops into embryo |
| Structure | A larger organ holding reproductive cells | A small structure that develops after fertilization |
| Example | Plants: Mango fruit; Humans: Produces eggs (ova) | Plants: Mango seed; Humans: Ovum forms the embryo |
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