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Q.

Which part of the fruit, labelled in the given figure makes it a false fruit ?

  1. A

    A Mesocarp

  2. B

    B Endocarp

  3. C

    C Thalamus

  4. D

    D Seed

Solution

A false fruit is one in which a tissue other than the ovary contributes to the formation of the fleshy edible part. In apple, the thalamus (receptacle) becomes fleshy and forms the bulk of the edible portion, while the true fruit (developed from the ovary) lies inside.

In the diagram, label C corresponds to the thalamus, which is why the apple is classified as a false fruit (pseudocarp).

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