Question

Which among the following is not correct about simple dry fruits?

• A. In simple dry fruits, the entire pericarp is dry and hard when it reaches maturity
• B. In this type of fruits, a single ripened ovary with one or many seeds
• C. In drupe, only mesocarp is fleshy and edible
• D. Cherries are an example of berry

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Cherries are an example of berry

In simple dry fruits, the entire pericarp is dry and hard when it reaches maturity. In this type of fruits, a single ripened ovary with one or many seeds. In drupe, only mesocarp is fleshy and edible. Cherries are an example of drupe.