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An aggregate fruit is one which develops from-


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multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium

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multicarpellary syncarpous gynoecium

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multicarpellary superior ovary

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complete inflorescence

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Solution

The correct option is A

multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium


The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. Aggregate fruit usually develops from a singular flower that had multiple ovaries which were split.
  2. Fusion of ovaries results in the formation of aggregate fruit.
  3. Examples- strawberry, raspberry, etc.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

Multiple fused carpels are found in plants like hibiscus.

Option C:

Attachment of multiple ovaries above the receptacle is found in plants like drupes and true berries.

Option D:

The complete inflorescence is seen in complete fruits like pineapples, jackfruit, fig, etc.

Final answer: An aggregate fruit is one which develops from multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium.


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