The part marked as ‘x’ in the given figure is [Figure]
- Endosperm
- Thalamus
- Endocarp
- Mesocarp
Answer
(2) Thalamus
Solution
The figure is the L.S. of an apple, a false fruit.
Its fleshy edible part around the core develops from the thalamus, while the ovary forms only the central core (endocarp) containing the seeds.
The part marked ‘x’ lies in this fleshy region, so it is the thalamus.
Answer: (2)