python using * in front of a function code example

Example 1: * in python

>>> fruits = ['lemon', 'pear', 'watermelon', 'tomato']
>>> print(fruits[0], fruits[1], fruits[2], fruits[3])
lemon pear watermelon tomato
>>> print(*fruits)
lemon pear watermelon tomato

Example 2: how to use asterisk in python

quotient = 3 * 4
print(quotient)  #Answer=12