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WAEC Biology 1988 Question 24

Question 24

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the following is not correct about a fruit? It

  1. A.may contain many seeds
  2. B.is a mature ovary
  3. C.is covered by the pericarp
  4. D.may develop from the receptacle
  5. E.possesses only one scar
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (possesses only one scar)

Explanation

A fruit has two scars (one where the stalk was attached and one where the style was), so 'only one scar' is wrong; false fruits such as cashew do develop from the receptacle.