Multiple choice A pome fruit is said to be false because the pericarp is inconspicuous endocarp is cartilaginous fruit is derived from superior ovary fruit is present in fleshy edible thalamus -- Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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.