Multiple choice

The peel of which among the following fruits contains volatile oil glands in pits?

  1. A hesperidium

  2. A capsule

  3. A caryopsis

  4. A legume

  5. A loment

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Explanation

A hesperidium is a modified berry with a tough, leathery rind. The peel contains volatile oil glands in pits. The fleshy interior is composed of separate sections, called carpels, filled with fluid-filled vesicles that are actually specialized hair cells. Oranges and other citrus fruits are common examples.