Which part of the fruit, labelled in the given figure makes it a false fruit? [Figure]
- A Mesocarp
- B Endocarp
- C Thalamus
- D Seed
Answer
(3) C Thalamus
Solution
A true fruit develops only from the ovary.
As per NCERT, in a few species such as apple, strawberry and cashew, the thalamus also contributes to fruit formation; such fruits are called false fruits.
In the given T.S. of apple, the outer fleshy edible part C is the thalamus, while the ovary wall forms only the central core.
∴ C (thalamus) makes it a false fruit.
Answer: (3)