Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Maize grain is a fruit known as
A
cypsela
B
caryopsis
C
legume
D
achene
Answer
caryopsis
Explanation
Solution
Caryopsis is a small, indehiscent, one seeded fruit developing from a monocarpellary ovary in which the pericarp is fused with the seed coat. The seed completely fills the chamber, e.g., wheat, maize.