Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Which part of the fruit, labelled in the given figure makes it a false fruit?
A
A - Mesocarp
B
B - Endocarp
C
C - Thalamus
D
D - Seed
Answer
C - Thalamus
Explanation
Solution
Fruits are formed from the ovary of a flower after fertilisation. Such fruits are called true fruits. However, in a few species such as apple, strawberry, cashew, etc., some other parts of the flower, such as the thalamus also contribute to fruit formation. Such fruits are called false fruits. The diagram shown here is of an apple. The parts labeled as A is mesocarp, B is endocarp, C is thalamus, and D is seed.