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GCE Biology 1990 Question 37

Question 37

Reproduction in Plants

A dry indehiscent fruit containing one seed and possessing a hairy pappus is described as

  1. A.a nut
  2. B.a drupe
  3. C.a cypsela
  4. D.a follicle
  5. E.an achene
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a cypsela)

Explanation

A cypsela (e.g. Tridax) is a one-seeded dry fruit that does not split and has a hairy pappus.