Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2006

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    Hesperidium of orange is a modification of:

    A)  berry                                   

    B)  drupe

    C)  pome                                  

    D)  aggregate fruit

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Hcsperidium is a modification of berry. It develops from a polycarpcllary syncarpous, superior ovary with many seeds. The endocarp consists of many chamber with juicy glands e. g; lemon, sweet orange etc. Drupe is a fleshy fruit formed from mono or polycarpellary superior ovary where one or more ovules may develops into seeds. The epicarp is thin and leathery, mcsocarp is pulp and edible whereas the endocarp is hard and stony e. g., Mango, coconut etc. Pome is an accessory false fruit where the thalamus is enlarged to form fleshy part e.g.. Apple, pear etc. Aggregate fruits are formed from polycarpellary apocarpous ovary. Kach ripened ovary is called truitlet or etaerio e.g.. Lotus, rose fruit, strawberry etc.


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