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JAMB Biology 2002 Question 38

Question 38

Reproduction in Plants

In which of the following groups of fruits is the pericarp inseparable from the seed coat?

  1. A.Nut
  2. B.Follicle
  3. C.Cypsela
  4. D.Caryopsis.
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Answer: D (Caryopsis.)

Explanation

A caryopsis, such as a maize or rice grain, is a one-seeded fruit in which the fruit wall is fused to the seed coat.