Biology
The figure given alongside represents the vertical section of a fruit. Study the same and answer the following questions :
- Identify the fruit and mention whether it is a true fruit or a false fruit.
- Label the guidelines 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Write the collective name for the parts shown as 1, 2 and 3.
- Name the part of the flower which matures into part 4.
- Which of the above labelled parts of the fruit is fleshy and edible ?
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Answer
The given fruit is Mango. Mango is a true fruit as the fleshy part and the seed both develop from the ovary.
The parts 1 to 4 are:
1 → Epicarp
2 → Mesocarp
3 → Endocarp
4 → SeedEpicarp, Mesocarp, and Endocarp are collectively known as the Pericarp.
The ovule that contains the fertilised cell develops into a seed.
Mesocarp is the sweet, fleshy and edible layer.
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