JAMB Biology 1982 Question 30

Question 30

Reproduction in Plants

Any dry fruit which can break into several parts each containing one seed is a

  1. A.capsule
  2. B.aggregate fruit
  3. C.legume
  4. D.schizocarp
  5. E.follicle
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Answer: D (schizocarp)

Explanation

A schizocarp splits into one-seeded parts (mericarps).