Multiple choice

Which among the following fruits is a simple fleshy, false fruit developing from a syncarpous inferior ovary having axile placentation?

  1. Drupe

  2. Berry

  3. Pepo

  4. Pome

  5. Follicle

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D Correct answer
Explanation

It is a simple fleshy, false fruit. It develops from a syncarpous inferior ovary having axile placentation. After fertilization, the thalamus becomes fleshy and edible. But the actual fruit lies within, e.g. apple.