Question 28
Reproduction in PlantsA one-seeded fruit in which the pericarp has fused with the seed coat is classified as
- A.a berry
- B.a caryopsis
- C.a legume
- D.an achene
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Answer: B (a caryopsis)
Explanation
In a caryopsis, such as a maize grain, the fruit wall is joined to the seed coat; in an achene they stay separate.