Multiple choice

A pome fruit is said to be false because the

  1. pericarp is inconspicuous

  2. endocarp is cartilaginous

  3. fruit is derived from superior ovary

  4. fruit is present in fleshy edible thalamus

  5. --

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A false fruit or pseudo-carp is derived from the floral parts, other than the ovary. In pome, fruit is derived from fleshy thalamus.