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Which of the following is correct?
O A berry has a thin exocarp, a soft, fleshy mesocarp, and an endocarp enclosing one to many seeds (e.g., tomatoes).
O A hesperidium is a berry with a tough leathery rind (e.g., oranges).
O A pepo is a specialized berry with a tough outer rind (consisting of both receptacle tissue and exocarp), such as pumpkins, melons, and cucumbers.
O A drupe has a thin exocarp, a fleshy mesocarp, and a hard, stony endocarp that encases the seed (e.g., cherries, plums).
O All of the above are correct.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is correct? O A berry has a thin exocarp, a soft, fleshy mesocarp, and an endocarp enclosing one to many seeds (e.g., tomatoes). O A hesperidium is a berry with a tough leathery rind (e.g., oranges). O A pepo is a specialized berry with a tough outer rind (consisting of both receptacle tissue and exocarp), such as pumpkins, melons, and cucumbers. O A drupe has a thin exocarp, a fleshy mesocarp, and a hard, stony endocarp that encases the seed (e.g., cherries, plums). O All of the above are correct.
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Fruit is a fleshy and dry ovary of flower-bearing plants. The seed after pollination develops into the ripened ovary called fruit. Fruits are an important source of dietary nutrients, vitamins, microelements, etc., There are two types of fruits - fleshy fruits and dry fruits.

  • Fleshy fruits are berries like tomatoes. 
  • Dry fruits are nuts etc. 

 

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