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The fleshly receptacle of syconus of fig encloses a number of


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Berries

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Samaras

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C

Achenes

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Mericarps

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Solution

The correct option is C

Achenes


The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. Syconium is a type of inflorescence shown by figs.
  2. The syconium is formed by an enlarged, fleshy, hollow receptacle with multiple ovaries on the inside surface.
  3. After pollination it develops into achenes which are one-seeded dry fruit lacking special seams, which split to release the seed.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

  1. A berry is a fleshy fruit with one ovary that is formed from a single flower.
  2. Some examples of berries are kiwi, tomato, cucumber etc.

Option B:

  1. Samara can be a one-seeded or a two-seeded simple fruit.
  2. They have ovary wall outgrowths forming a wing-like structure that assists in the dispersal of seeds.
  3. Samaras are not formed in figs.
  4. Some examples of samaras are tulip tree, elm, birch etc.

Option D:

  1. A schizocarp is a dry fruit that, when mature, splits up into single-seeded fruits called mericarps.
  2. Some examples of mericarps are Acer, Dodonaea etc.

Final answer: The fleshly receptacle of syconus of fig encloses a number of achenes.


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