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Answer the questions given below.

(i) Refer to the given figure showing transverse section of an apple. Identify the parts labelled as A, B, C and D in the diagram.

(ii) State the reason behind the fact that some fruits are seedless, i.e. contain no seeds with the help of a suitable example.

Answer:

(i) In the transverse section of an apple the parts labelled as A - D are

A - Seed

B - Thalamus

C - Endocarp

D - Mesocarp

(ii) Some fruits are seedless because they are produced without fertilisation and are called parthenocarpic fruits, e.g. banana.